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IN SB0275
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2014
Primary Sponsor
Earline Rogers
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AI Summary
- Requires students at least five years of age on August 1 to enroll in full-day kindergarten programs beginning with the 2014-2015 school year.
- Changes kindergarten pupil counting for Average Daily Membership (ADM) and school funding from one-half (1/2) pupil to one (1) full pupil.
- Maintains school corporation authority to adopt appeals procedures allowing parents to request early kindergarten enrollment for students below the minimum age requirement.
- Requires the Indiana Department of Education to establish guidelines for appeals procedures and criteria for model assessments to determine kindergarten or first grade placement.
- Takes effect July 1, 2014.
Legislative Description
Mandatory full-day kindergarten.
Last Action
First Reading: Referred to Education and Career Development
1/13/2014
Committee Referrals
Education and Career Development1/13/2014
Full Bill Text
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