School Entry Requirements

What does Hawai‘i State Law require for childcare facility and school attendance?
Hawai‘i State Law requires all students to meet physical examination, immunization, and tuberculosis clearance requirements before they may attend a childcare facility, preschool, or public/private school in the State.

Are exemptions allowed?
Children may be exempt from immunization requirements for medical or religious reasons, if the appropriate documentation is presented to the childcare facility or school. Religious exemption forms may be completed at the childcare facility or school that your child will attend. Medical exemptions must be obtained from your child’s healthcare provider. No other exemptions are allowed by the State.


What are the health requirements?

The Form 14 documents that a physical examination was performed within one year before childcare facility or school entrance, and that all immunization and TB Clearance requirements have been met.

You can get a copy of the “Student’s Health Record” (Form 14) from Kalaheo High School Health Room, from your child’s healthcare provider, or you may download a copy of the Form 14 by clicking the link "Form 14" below. 

What if my child is transferring from another state or territory of the U.S.?
You will need to show proof that the health requirements have been met prior to childcare facility or school entry. The childcare facility or school will accept out-of-state records that meet the State of Hawai‘i requirements for physical examination, immunizations, and tuberculosis clearance.