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MS SB2545
Bill
AI Summary
- Lowers the compulsory school attendance age from 6 to 5 years old, requiring all children who turn 5 on or before August 1 to be enrolled in school
- Changes the enrollment cutoff date from September 1 to August 1 for both kindergarten and first grade eligibility
- Requires kindergarten-age children to attend a licensed public, parochial, nonpublic, or homeschool kindergarten program that addresses cognitive, social, and emotional needs
- Expands the definition of "school" for kindergarten-age children to include any licensed kindergarten program or legitimate homeschool program
- Effective date of July 1, 2018
Legislative Description
Kindergarten-age children; require compulsory school attendance for all.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018
Committee Referrals
Education1/15/2018
Full Bill Text
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