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MI HB5627

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/15/2012

Primary Sponsor

Thomas McMillin

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Changes kindergarten enrollment language from "shall have a right to attend" to "may attend" for children who are residents of school districts not maintaining kindergarten and are at least 5 years old on the first day of enrollment

  • Modifies kindergarten eligibility in districts providing kindergarten to allow enrollment if a child is at least 5 years of age on December 1 of the school year, removing the option for semiannual promotions with a March 1 age requirement

  • Removes outdated provisions allowing mid-year (second semester) kindergarten enrollment based on a March 1 age cutoff

  • Repeals Section 1172 of the Michigan Revised School Code (MCL 380.1172), which previously addressed administration of personality tests to pupils

Legislative Description

Education; school districts; reference to semiannual option for kindergarten enrollment and provision regarding rules for administration of personality tests to pupils; eliminate. Amends sec. 1147 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1147) & repeals sec. 1172 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1172).

Education, attendance

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 05/16/2012

5/16/2012

Committee Referrals

Education5/15/2012

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