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NY S08310

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/19/2018

Primary Sponsor

James Seward

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Board of Regents and State Education Department must conduct a study evaluating and making recommendations on mandating kindergarten in all school districts

  • 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

  • Evaluation must include assistance from experts in child education, child development, and school district finance

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education6/19/2018
Rules6/18/2018
Education4/30/2018

Full Bill Text

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