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This bill modifies the existing Massachusetts education law by establishing a specific minimum age requirement for kindergarten attendance. Under the proposed change, children must be 5 years old by September of the school year in which they wish to enroll in kindergarten. This means that to start kindergarten, a child must have already turned 5 by September of that particular academic year, providing a clear and consistent standard for school entry age. The amendment is being made to Chapter 69, Section 1B of the Massachusetts General Laws, updating the previous language to specify the precise age criteria for kindergarten enrollment. By setting this definitive minimum age, the bill aims to ensure that children entering kindergarten are developmentally ready and have reached a standard age threshold, which can help support more consistent educational experiences across the state.

Education

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H510