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This bill mandates kindergarten for all children in Georgia by making several key changes to existing education laws. It lowers the age at which children become subject to compulsory school attendance from seven to six years old and changes local school systems' kindergarten programs from optional to mandatory. The bill requires all local school systems to offer a full-day kindergarten program, defined as at least four and a half hours of daily classroom instruction over a 180-day school year. To be eligible for a state-supported kindergarten program, children must be five years old by September 1st. The legislation aims to provide all children with an equal opportunity to prepare for first grade and establish a strong foundation for future academic progress. However, the bill will only become effective upon a specific appropriation of funds by the Georgia General Assembly, meaning its implementation is contingent on budget allocation. This approach ensures that the mandate can be financially supported before being put into full effect.

Education

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69709