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Last Updated: January 12, 2011
Senate Bill 2360: Lowers Compulsory Attendance Age from 6 to 5
Sponsors:
Senator Kelvin ButlerSummary:
This bill would lower the compulsory attendance age from 6 to 5. Many children have not attained the maturity needed for formal education at age 5. HSLDA believes that parents, not the state, should determine when a child is ready for school.
HSLDA's Position:
Oppose. Action Requested:
None at this time Status:
1/12/2011 (Senate) Referred to Education; Appropriations
2/01/2011 (Senate) Died in committee
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