Introduced
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To require children to be age 5 on Sept. 1 to attend kindergarten, rather than by Dec. 1 under current law. The bill would also establish procedures for allowing a child who is less than age 5 on the new date to still start kindergarten, including a skills level assessment test. Note: School districts get extra money from the state for every kindergartner they enroll.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Education.
Referred to the Committee on Education
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details. This version was superseded by another substitute with these and more changes - see Franz substitute.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To replace the previous version of the bill with one that phases in the proposed change over three years, and makes it optional for parents.
The amendment passed by voice vote
