2009 House Bill 5509

Revise kindergarten age requirement

Introduced in the House

Oct. 13, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Jim Slezak (D-50)

To allow – but not require – a child who reaches age 5 before Sept. 1 to enroll in a public school kindergarten. Under current law the cut-off date is Dec. 1.

Referred to the Committee on Education