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NY A09861
Bill
Status
7/18/2012
Primary Sponsor
Catherine Nolan
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AI Summary
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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.
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Applies to minors who are five years of age on or before December 1st.
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Exempts children whose parents elect not to enroll them in school until the following September.
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Exempts students enrolled in non-public schools or in home instruction.
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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