The 2010 Legislature passed Act 183 which amends the age requirement for entrance into public school kindergarten. Beginning School Year 2013-2014, students who are five (5) years old by the first day of instruction may enroll in kindergarten.
Impact of Act 183:
Further review of Act 183 clarified that the student cohort who turns five (5) years of age between the first day of instruction through December 31 may continue to enroll in the Department of Education (HIDOE) junior kindergarten program.
For more information on Kindergarten, click here.
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