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Hawaii child-safety laws

Child-abuse reporting and school bullying laws in Hawaii, explained in plain language with links to official sources.

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Child abuse & neglect reporting

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 350-1.1

Listed professionals and officials must immediately report orally to the department or police when their work gives them reason to believe abuse or neglect occurred, or that a substantial risk exists in the reasonably foreseeable future. Read the section for covered roles and follow-up requirements.

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School bullying & cyberbullying

Haw. Admin. Rules §§ 8-19-2, 8-19-6, 8-19-13

Hawaii’s student-conduct rules address bullying, cyberbullying, and harassment. Schools must publish conduct rules, and the administrative rules set reporting, investigation, and disciplinary procedures.

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