House Bill 1403 Summary

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

• Modifies the definition of "compulsory-school-age child" to include children who attain age six on or before December 31 and enroll in first grade at the beginning of the school year in which they turn six.

• Children must still reach age five by September 1 to enroll in kindergarten; the change only affects first grade enrollment eligibility.

• Allows children transferring from out-of-state schools with later enrollment dates to maintain their grade level under specified conditions involving residency, accreditation, enrollment duration, and educational progress.

• Takes effect July 1, 2023.