Administrative rules

Click on the specific chapter for Administrative Rules related to the indicated topic. These links will direct you to the rules posted by the State of Hawaii Board of Education.

CHAPTER 200.4: Definitions
CHAPTER 200.5: General policies governing library services
CHAPTER 200.6: Library card
CHAPTER 200.7: Loan of circulating library material
CHAPTER 200.8: Circulation fines, fees, and charges
CHAPTER 201.1: Management and use of public library facilities
CHAPTER 201.2: Selection and acquisition of library material
CHAPTER 205: Civil rights complaint procedure
CHAPTER 206.1: Library services
CHAPTER 206.2: Library enhanced services
CHAPTER 207: Library programs
CHAPTER 209: Donations to public libraries
CHAPTER 210.2: Administrative review process

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