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NY S08310
Bill
Status
6/19/2018
Primary Sponsor
James Seward
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AI Summary
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Board of Regents and State Education Department must conduct a study evaluating and making recommendations on mandating kindergarten in all school districts
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Study must examine costs of requiring kindergarten in all districts, identify effects kindergarten has on children's learning abilities, and assess feasibility of a mandate
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Evaluation must include assistance from experts in child education, child development, and school district finance
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Board of Regents and State Education Department must submit study results and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within 1 year of the act's effective date
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Act takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Establishes that the board of regents and the state education department shall study and evaluate the feasibility of mandating kindergarten in all school districts.
Last Action
referred to education
6/19/2018