Allows homeschooled high school students to participate in individual sports as unattached athletes.

This bill enables homeschooled high school students in Hawaii to participate in individual sports as unattached athletes, starting from the 2026-2027 school year. These students must meet the same eligibility criteria as public school students, including maintaining appropriate grade point averages, paying fees, and signing a release and assumption of risk waiver. The Department of Education may adopt rules to implement this provision. The bill aims to provide homeschooled students with equitable opportunities to succeed in athletics.

Allows homeschooled high school students to participate in individual sports as unattached athletes.

This bill enables homeschooled high school students in Hawaii to participate in individual sports as unattached athletes, starting from the 2026-2027 school year. These students must meet the same eligibility criteria as public school students, including maintaining appropriate grade point averages, paying fees, and signing a release and assumption of risk waiver. The Department of Education may adopt rules to implement this provision. The bill aims to provide homeschooled students with equitable opportunities to succeed in athletics.