SB2218 Summary

• Establishes consistent age restrictions for students entering grades 9-12 in Hawaii public four-year high schools: no student 17 or older for 9th grade, 18 or older for 10th grade, 19 or older for 11th grade, and 20 or older for 12th grade.

• Allows superintendents to grant written permission for exceptions to age restrictions when they determine facts warrant admission.

• Applies these age limits to both general education and special education students to create uniform requirements under Hawaii law.

• Takes effect upon approval.