Amends existing law to revise the definition of “school age” to include children who are four years of age and to provide that it is not compulsory for school districts to establish kindergarten preparedness programs and it is not mandatory for an eligible child to attend such a program.
EDUCATION -- Amends existing law to revise the definition of “school age” to include children who are four years of age and to provide that it is not compulsory for school districts to establish kindergarten preparedness programs and it is not mandatory for an eligible child to attend such a program.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This legislation allows local school districts and public charter schools to use their state appropriation on children who are age 4. This does not change the school age and does not mandate that any school or district offer such program. It simply provides flexibility for school boards and their community to decide whether they feel a kindergarten preparedness program is right for their district.
LATEST ACTION
Reported Printed; Filed in the Office of the Chief Clerk