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MS HB1134
Bill
Status
2/4/2014
Primary Sponsor
Sonya Williams-Barnes
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AI Summary
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Renames the "Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance Law" to also be known as the "RoseMary Hayes Williams Kindergarten Act"
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Lowers the compulsory school attendance age from six (6) years to five (5) years old, effective for children who attain age five before September 1
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Makes kindergarten enrollment voluntary for five-year-old children, with attendance requirements applying only if parents or guardians choose to enroll them in public school kindergarten
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Adds licensed child care facilities offering structured school or school readiness programs as an approved alternative to public school for five-year-old children
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Takes effect July 1, 2014
Legislative Description
Compulsory School Attendance Law; rename as the "RoseMary Hayes Williams Kindergarten Act" and lower compulsory age to 5 years.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2014