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MI SB1423
Bill
AI Summary
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Changes kindergarten eligibility language from "shall have a right to attend" to "may attend" school in districts without kindergarten programs for children at least 5 years old on the first day of enrollment.
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Modifies kindergarten enrollment eligibility in districts that provide kindergarten from "at least 5 years of age on December 1" to "at least 5 years of age on December 31" of the school year of enrollment, effective for the 2011-2012 school year and beyond.
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Maintains existing provision allowing children in districts with semiannual promotions to enroll in kindergarten's second semester if at least 5 years old on March 1 of the enrollment year.
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Ties the bill's effectiveness to the enactment of Senate Bill No. 1424 of the 95th Legislature.
Legislative Description
Education; attendance; eligibility to start kindergarten; revise in school code. Amends sec. 1147 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1147). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1424'10
Education, attendance
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Education
7/21/2010