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MI SB1423

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/21/2010

Primary Sponsor

Tupac Hunter

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education7/21/2010

Full Bill Text

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