School districts may now admit children who are younger than five to kindergarten if they will turn five between September 1 and December 1 of that school year and demonstrate the necessary cognitive and social skills. If a child's home school district hasn't adopted this early admission policy, parents can apply to enroll their child in a neighboring district instead. The bill establishes the process for districts to evaluate whether young children are ready for kindergarten before admitting them.
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Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 2.
Education Motion to amend
Education Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Education H.J. 218
Prime sponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-029
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-034
Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Deferred to the 41st legislative day