Modifies provisions relating to age for school entry
HB 1015 lowers the minimum age for school enrollment from 7 to 5 years old. It requires parents or guardians to enroll children in public, private, parochial, home, or FPE schools when they are at least 5 years old (previously 7), while keeping the compulsory attendance age at 17 (or 16 credits completed) for most districts. The bill also adds new excusal options for school attendance, including documented mental health concerns, and clarifies that schools cannot be forced to include curriculum conflicting with their religious doctrines. This directly affects parents and guardians of children aged 5-7 and school districts implementing enrollment policies.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Jan 23, 2025
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Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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Melissa Douglas
DDemocratic
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