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MI HB5627
Bill
Status
5/15/2012
Primary Sponsor
Thomas McMillin
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Removes outdated provisions allowing mid-year (second semester) kindergarten enrollment based on a March 1 age cutoff
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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