Lowers compulsory school age from six to five years and requires kindergarten in certain districts.

This bill amends the education law to lower the compulsory school age from six to five years. It mandates that minors aged five to sixteen attend full-time instruction, with exceptions for those who have completed a four-year high school course or are eligible for a full-time employment certificate. The bill also requires school boards to maintain kindergartens free for resident children aged four to six, with the option to set a higher minimum age for admission. The changes take effect on July 1 following the bill's enactment.

Lowers compulsory school age from six to five years and requires kindergarten in certain districts.

This bill amends the education law to lower the compulsory school age from six to five years. It mandates that minors aged five to sixteen attend full-time instruction, with exceptions for those who have completed a four-year high school course or are eligible for a full-time employment certificate. The bill also requires school boards to maintain kindergartens free for resident children aged four to six, with the option to set a higher minimum age for admission. The changes take effect on July 1 following the bill's enactment.