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MO SB21
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Robin Wright-Jones
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AI Summary
- Any child whose fifth birthday occurs at any time during a calendar year is deemed to have attained age five at the start of that school year and must be enrolled in kindergarten
- Parents, guardians, or custodians are responsible for enrolling children who meet the age requirement in kindergarten
- Children who will turn five in the subsequent calendar year may request a readiness assessment from their school district
- School districts may allow children to begin kindergarten early if the assessment determines the child is ready
- This provision overrides previous kindergarten age requirements in Missouri Revised Statutes sections 160.051, 160.053, 160.054, 160.055, and 167.031
Legislative Description
Requires kindergarten attendance at the start of the school year for children who turn age five at any time during the calendar year
Last Action
Hearing Scheduled But Not Heard S Education Committee
2/9/2011
Committee Referrals
Education1/12/2011
Full Bill Text
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