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HI SB2793
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lynn Decoite
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AI Summary
- Authorizes homeschooled high school-aged students in Hawaii to participate as unattached competitors in individual sports at public school athletic events beginning with the 2026-2027 school year
- Eligible individual sports include air riflery, bowling, cross country, diving, esports, golf, judo, swimming, tennis, track and field, and wrestling
- Students must meet participation requirements including maintaining appropriate grade point averages, paying fees, and signing risk waivers
- Applies to homeschooled students who would otherwise be eligible for enrollment at the public high school they would be required to attend
- During the 2024-2025 school year, 4,161 students in Hawaii were homeschooled and currently lack guaranteed access to public school sports programs
Legislative Description
Relating To Individual Sports.
Department of Education
Last Action
The committee on EDU deferred the measure.
2/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/30/2026
Full Bill Text
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