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MS SB2022
Bill
AI Summary
- Lowers the compulsory school attendance age from 6 to 5 years old, requiring all kindergarten-age children to attend school
- Changes the enrollment cutoff date from September 1 to August 1 for determining a child's eligibility for kindergarten and first grade
- Expands the definition of "school" for kindergarten-age children to include licensed public, parochial, nonpublic, or homeschool kindergarten programs that address cognitive, social, and emotional needs of five-year-olds
- Requires parents, guardians, or custodians of kindergarten-age children to enroll them in an approved kindergarten program or face penalties under existing compulsory attendance laws
- Effective date of July 1, 2020
Legislative Description
Kindergarten-age children; require compulsory school attendance for all.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2020
Committee Referrals
Education1/14/2020
Full Bill Text
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