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ID H0717
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Education Committee
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AI Summary
- Revises kindergarten age requirement to allow children who turn five on or before September 1st to enroll, or December 31st if determined school-ready by parent and local education agency
- Allows first grade enrollment for children who reach age six by September 1st, or December 31st if previously determined school-ready
- Permits five-year-old children who completed 450 hours of private or public out-of-state kindergarten to enter first grade even if not meeting Idaho's standard school age requirement
- Maintains special education eligibility for children with disabilities beginning at age three under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Effective July 1, 2022, with emergency declaration
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide an alternative means to determine school readiness.
SCHOOL AGE
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Education
3/2/2022
Committee Referrals
Education3/2/2022
Full Bill Text
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