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CA AB1444
Bill
Status
Vetoed
9/28/2014
Primary Sponsor
Joan Buchanan
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AI Summary
- Requires children to complete one year of kindergarten before admission to first grade, effective beginning the 2016-17 school year
- Establishes a progressive birthday cutoff for first grade admission: September 1 starting in 2014-15 school year and continuing thereafter (previously staggered from December 2 in 2011-12 through October 1 in 2013-14)
- Allows school district governing boards to admit students after the first month of school for good cause
- Requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for any costs mandated by this legislation, as determined by the Commission on State Mandates
Legislative Description
Elementary education: kindergarten.
Last Action
Vetoed by Governor.
9/28/2014
Committee Referrals
Appropriations6/18/2014
Education6/5/2014
Rules5/28/2014
Appropriations5/1/2014
Education3/28/2014
Full Bill Text
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