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TN HB1865
TN HB1865AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to the age of eligibility to attend school.
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Introduced
01/22/2024
01/22/2024
In Committee
01/25/2024
01/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/20/2024
02/20/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, changes from August 15 to May 15 the date by which a child must be five years of age in order to enroll in kindergarten; removes authorization for directors of schools to allow early enrollment in kindergarten for emotionally mature students who do not otherwise qualify for enrollment based on their birth date. - Amends TCA Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's education laws to change the eligibility age for enrolling in kindergarten from August 15 to May 15. It removes the authorization for school directors to allow early enrollment for emotionally mature students who do not meet the age requirement. The bill includes a transition provision allowing children who participated in pre-kindergarten programs during the 2024-2025 school year to enter kindergarten the following year, provided they turn 5 by August 15, 2024. The changes take effect starting with the 2024-2025 school year.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Failed in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Administration (on 02/20/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1865&ga=113 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1865 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB1865.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/HB1865.pdf |
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