March 11, 2004
Senate Bill 2516: Change in Compulsory Attendance Requirement
Author:
Senator Gray Tollison (District 9)
Summary:
This bill is the same as HB 482 and HB 596 which would have taken away from parents the right to decide when a 5-year-old child is ready for school. Current law allows a parent to withdraw a 5-year-old from kindergarten and not be subject to the compulsory attendance law until age 6.
Status:
| 02/11/2004 |  | Introduced and referred to the Senate Education Committee |
| 03/09/2004 |  | Died in Committee |
Action Requested:
None at this time.
HSLDA's Position:
This bill was opposed.
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Bill Text
Bill History