Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB3945

Synopsis As Introduced
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.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
11/20/2003	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mary E. Flowers
11/20/2003	House	First Reading
11/20/2003	House	Referred to Rules Committee
1/11/2005	House	Session Sine Die

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