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March 12, 2008
House Bill 732: Lowers the Compulsory Attendance Age
Author:
Representative Willie Bailey
Summary:
This bill would lower the compulsory attendance age by one month from 6 years old on or before September 1 to 6 years old on or before October 1. It would make the same change for kindergarten students at age 5. This bill is now dead.
Status:
| 2/4/2008 | (House) Referred To Education | |
| 2/19/2008 | (House) “Do Pass” recommendation | |
| 2/27/2008 | (House) Recommitted to Education Committee and died in committee |
Action Requested:
No action required at this time.
HSLDA's Position:
HSLDA opposed this legislation.





