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GA HB262
GA HB262Education; mandatory pre-kindergarten and kindergarten for all children prior to entering into first grade; provide
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Introduced
02/02/2021
02/02/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/04/2022
04/04/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for mandatory pre-kindergarten and kindergarten for all children prior to entering into first grade; to lower the age of compulsory school attendance from six years old to four years old; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Georgia's education laws to make pre-kindergarten and kindergarten mandatory for all children before entering first grade. Specifically, it lowers the age of compulsory school attendance from 6 to 4 years old, requiring children to attend either Georgia's Pre-K Program or a home school program for one year prior to enrolling in a full-day kindergarten program, which would also be mandatory for one year before entering first grade. The bill aims to provide all children with equal opportunity to be prepared for a successful first grade experience and acquire the foundation for academic progress throughout their education.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Doreen Carter (D)*,
Jasmine Clark (D)*,
Becky Evans (D)*,
Gregg Kennard (D)*,
Bee Nguyen (D)*,
Matthew Wilson (D)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/04/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/196596 | 02/03/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59256 | 02/03/2021 |
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