Senate Sponsors: MADIGAN,L. Short description: SCH CD-HALF-DAY KINDERGARTEN Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the School Code. Provides that if a kindergarten is established, a school board must offer both half-day attendance and full-day attendance kindergarten (now, only if full-day kindergarten is established must half-day kindergarten be established). Repeals another provision giving school boards the power to establish and maintain kindergartens. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective July 1, 2002. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status