Bill > S01496

This bill directs the New York State Commissioner of Education to conduct a comprehensive study on potentially adjusting the compulsory attendance age for minors attending full-time instruction. The study will explore multiple key areas, including the social, emotional, and educational appropriateness of the current compulsory attendance age, the feasibility of changing the school entry age for children who turn five after September 1st in a given school year, and the available educational programs and services for children who might be impacted by such an age adjustment. The Commissioner is required to consult with educators, parents, and other stakeholders during the study. By July 1, 2027, the Commissioner must deliver a detailed report with findings and recommendations to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage and is set to expire on December 31, 2027, ensuring that the study and its potential recommendations have a defined timeframe for completion and review.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1496