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MO SB460
Bill
Status
1/4/2012
Primary Sponsor
Robin Wright-Jones
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AI Summary
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Children who turn five at any time during the calendar year are deemed to have attained age five at the commencement of the school year beginning that calendar year
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Parents, guardians, or custodians are responsible for enrolling children who have attained age five in accordance with this section in kindergarten
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Parents may request their school district conduct an assessment program to determine kindergarten readiness for children who have not yet turned five but will turn five in the subsequent calendar year
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Children who pass the readiness assessment may begin kindergarten at the commencement of the school year, even if they have not yet turned five
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The new section 160.052 overrides conflicting provisions in 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
Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
1/5/2012