An Act relative to changing the minimum age requirement for kindergarten
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Overview
This bill proposes to change the minimum age requirement for children to attend kindergarten in Massachusetts. Currently, children must be five years old to enroll in kindergarten. This bill seeks to raise that minimum age to six years old. The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Education and is awaiting a hearing.
Key provisions
- Raises the minimum age for kindergarten enrollment from five to six years old.
- The bill was introduced by Representative Brian Ashe.
- The bill is currently under consideration by the Joint Committee on Education.
- Similar bills have been previously introduced and considered in the Massachusetts legislature.
Who is affected
- Parents of children entering kindergarten
- School districts in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Kindergarten students
Notable changes
- This bill would alter the existing policy regarding kindergarten entry age.
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