SB0124

Age for compulsory school attendance.

Introduced·12/11/25
Intr Text

Changes the age for compulsory school attendance in Indiana to five years old.

This bill modifies Indiana's compulsory school attendance law, setting the age at which students must attend school at five years old, beginning with the fall term of the school year in which they turn five on August 1. Previously, students were required to attend school starting at age seven. The bill also updates definitions and references in related statutes to reflect this change, effective July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Education and Career Development Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Dec 11, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Taylor G

Dec 11, 2025

Senate

First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development