SCH CD-LOWER COMPULSORY AGE

Amends the School Code. Lowers the compulsory school age from 7 years to 5 years; makes a related change. Requires all school districts to establish kindergarten for the instruction of children who are 5 years of age or older. Provides that if the parents or guardian of a child who is at least 4 and one-half years of age deems it appropriate for the child to attend school, a school district must permit the child to attend school.