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.

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