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.

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.