Hawaii has changed the public school age for Kindergarten entry starting this year. If your child is not 5 by July 31st, then they are not eligible to enter public school Kindergarten. What will happen to these children. Private schools and day cares are costly. Financial help and space in preschools are limited. What will happen to those who have no where to go? Sign this petition. Hawaii is one of 10 states that have no state funded Pre-Kindergarten program. There is a need for it, and it is now.