South Dakota HB1282 allows school districts to admit children under five to kindergarten if they meet certain criteria.
South Dakota HB1282 provides that school districts may admit children younger than five to their kindergarten programs if the child is to turn five between September 1 and December 1 of the admission year and demonstrates the necessary cognitive and social skills. The bill also allows parents or guardians to apply to transfer a child under their control into a district or within a district if the child is excused from attending school in their resident district or is provided with alternative instruction.
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