HB4253 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
SCH CD-COMPULSORY KINDERGARTEN
Last Action
1/14/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Compulsory Attendance Article of the School Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2028-2029 school year, any pupil enrolled in the public schools who is of compulsory school age but who has not yet attended kindergarten at a public, private, or parochial school shall be required to satisfactorily complete kindergarten before advancing to first grade. Effective immediately.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin Schmidt |
| 1/14/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 1/14/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/25/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer |