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SB 0057 - "Universal Kindergarten Mandate For Early Starts Act"; change ages of mandatory education

Tracking Level: Watch
Sponsor: James, Donzella 35th
Last Action: 1/17/2013 - Senate - Senate Read and Referred
Senate Committee: ED&Y
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

SUMMARY:  Requires school attendance beginning at the age of five.  In essence, mandating kindergarten attendance.

POINTS TO CONSIDER: Cost is undetermined.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  Upon approval by the Governor.

 

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