HI SR34

Request the Department of Education to conduct research on the correlation between late-born children (defined as those born after August 1) and high school dropout rates.

Research report must include raw numbers and percentages of school dropouts broken down by month of birth, quarter of birth, gender, socio-economic status, ethnicity, special needs status, and school complex area.

Department must submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the start of the 2013 Regular Session.

Resolution is based on the premise that late-born children may be developmentally behind older classmates, potentially affecting academic performance and self-esteem, which could lead to higher dropout rates.