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March 2, 2005
Senate Bill 2134: Amending the Compulsory Attendance Statute
Author:
Senator Tollison
Summary:
This bill would have deleted the provision in the compulsory attendance law permitting a parent from withdrawing a five-year-old child from a public school kindergarten program on a one-time basis. This bill would have further eroded the right of parents to determine when a child is ready for formal education.
Status:
| 01/07/2005 |  | Referred to Education Committee |
| 02/01/2005 | | Died in Committee |
HSLDA's Position:
This bill was opposed.
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