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NY A09861

Bill

Status

Passed

7/18/2012

Primary Sponsor

Catherine Nolan

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Origin

Assembly

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends New York Education Law to authorize the New York City Board of Education to require five-year-old children to attend kindergarten instruction, matching existing authority granted to the Syracuse City School District.

  • Applies to minors who are five years of age on or before December 1st.

  • Exempts children whose parents elect not to enroll them in school until the following September.

  • Exempts students enrolled in non-public schools or in home instruction.

  • Effective July 1st following the date the bill becomes law.

Legislative Description

Authorizes the board of education of the city school district of the city of New York to require minors who are five years old to attend kindergarten instruction.

Last Action

signed chap.157

7/18/2012

Committee Referrals

Finance6/4/2012
Ways and Means5/16/2012
Education4/18/2012

Full Bill Text

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