House Bill 506 Summary

• Allows children who turn six years old on or before December 31 to enroll in first grade at the beginning of the school year in which they turn six, rather than requiring them to turn six by September 1.

• Amends the definition of "compulsory-school-age child" to include students who are enrolled in first grade at the start of a school year during which they will turn six years old on or before December 31.

• Maintains existing kindergarten enrollment requirements (children must turn five by September 1) and does not change those standards.

• Takes effect July 1, 2018.