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HI SB3193
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kurt Fevella
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AI Summary
- Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, home schooled students in Hawaii must participate in-person at their local public school for annual standardized testing
- Kindergarten students must take the kindergarten entry assessment; first and second graders must complete universal screening at the start of the school year
- Students in grades 3-8 and grade 11 must take the Smarter Balanced Assessment for English language arts and math, or the Kaiapuni Assessment (KĀ'EO) for Hawaiian immersion students
- Hawaii currently has over 5,000 home schooled students who would be subject to these new testing requirements
- The stated purpose is to monitor student progress and identify developmental delays, learning differences, or educational needs that may benefit from Department of Education support services
Legislative Description
Relating To Education.
Testing
Last Action
Referred to EDU, JDC.
2/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/2/2026
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