Georgia SB589 revises kindergarten and first grade eligibility ages and expands pre-kindergarten enrollment.
Georgia SB589, the "Quality Basic Education Act," revises the age requirement for kindergarten and first grade eligibility. Children must now be five years old by August 1 to enroll in kindergarten and six by the same date for first grade. The bill also expands pre-kindergarten enrollment eligibility to children who turn four or five by August 1. The State Board of Education will adopt criteria for assessing first-grade readiness and develop guidelines for grade placement decisions. The act becomes effective July 1, 2026, for the 2026-2027 school year.
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