HB360 Summary

• Changes first grade admission age requirement from September 1 to December 31, allowing children who will be six years old by December 31 to enter first grade that school year.

• Changes kindergarten admission age requirement from September 1 to December 31, allowing children who will be five years old by December 31 to enter kindergarten that school year.

• Maintains exceptions allowing underage children who transfer from first grade in another state or who completed mandatory kindergarten in another state to be admitted regardless of age.

• Keeps provision allowing children who become six years old by February 1 to be admitted at the beginning of the second semester in school systems with semiannual promotions.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and Governor approval.