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AR HB1539
Bill
Status
4/22/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jana Della Rosa
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AI Summary
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Allows children who turn 5 between August 1 and September 1 to petition their school district for early kindergarten admission, even if they haven't reached the August 1 cutoff date.
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Parents must submit petitions on a Department of Education-approved form postmarked no later than June 1 of the year the child seeks enrollment.
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School districts must notify parents within 7 days of the school year's start whether the petition is granted or rejected, with superintendent's decision being final and non-appealable.
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Petitions are granted based on availability of space in order received; "available space" is defined as 90% or less capacity, and if the zoned school is full, the child may attend another public school in the district.
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Declares an emergency to allow children missing the birthdate cutoff by less than 30 days to enroll in kindergarten for the 2015-2016 school year.
Legislative Description
To Provide For Petition For Early Admission To Kindergarten Under Certain Circumstances; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment.
4/22/2015