H 510
An Act relative to changing the minimum age requirement for kindergarten
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Bill 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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Primary sponsor
Brian M. Ashe
Cosponsor
Brian M. Ashe
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Bill H.510 194th (Current)
An Act relative to changing the minimum age requirement for kindergarten
By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 510) of Brian M. Ashe relative to the mandatory minimum age for children to attend kindergarten. Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Brian M. Ashe Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.510
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/02/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-2 |
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