Bill > A00591

This bill amends the New York State education law to require that in Rockland and Westchester counties, children who are five years old on or before December first must attend kindergarten instruction. However, the bill provides two key exceptions to this requirement: parents can choose to delay their child's school enrollment until the following September, and students enrolled in non-public schools or receiving home instruction are exempt from the mandate. The legislation will take effect on July 1st following its passage into law. By specifying kindergarten attendance for these two counties, the bill aims to ensure that young children receive early educational instruction, while still providing flexibility for parents who may have specific educational preferences or circumstances for their five-year-old children.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A591