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Last Updated: May 16, 2012
Senate Bill 71: Lowers Compulsory Attendance Age from 7 to 6
Sponsors:
Senator Priscilla DunnSummary:
This bill is a companion bill to House Bill 42.
Both bills would lower the compulsory school attendance age from 7 to 6. They would also make a slight change in the ages at which a child is permitted to enroll in a public elementary school or public school kindergarten.
HSLDA's Position:
This bill should be opposed.
Action Requested:
None at this time Status:
02/07/2012 (Senate) Read for the first time
02/07/2012 (Senate) Referred to Education Committee
05/16/2012 (Senate) Bill died when legislature adjourned





