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OK HB2614

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Rob Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes the school attendance age cutoff date from September 1 to July 1 for children entering kindergarten and first grade, effective in phases beginning with the 2012-2013 school year.

  • Allows children who reach the required age between July 1 and September 1 to enroll in early childhood programs, kindergarten, or first grade if they pass a school-approved readiness screening (paid for by parents).

  • Establishes phased implementation: early childhood programs beginning 2012-2013, kindergarten age requirements beginning 2013-2014, and first grade age requirements beginning 2014-2015.

  • Makes the act effective July 1, 2012, and declares an emergency for immediate implementation.

Legislative Description

Schools; changing date for determining age for school attendance; effective date; emergency.

Education - Common

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Common Education

2/7/2012

Committee Referrals

Common Education2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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