Bill > SB0124

This bill modifies the compulsory school attendance age in Indiana, lowering the age at which students are required to attend school from seven to five years old. Specifically, students will be bound by school attendance requirements starting at the beginning of the fall school term in the school year when they turn five years old on August 1. The bill makes corresponding changes to several related sections of Indiana law, including definitions for eligible choice scholarship students and other educational program participants. These changes will take effect on July 1, 2026, and update multiple sections of the Indiana Code to reflect the new compulsory school attendance age. The bill ensures that children will begin their formal education earlier, potentially providing more structured learning opportunities and aligning with many other states' educational policies that require school attendance at a younger age. The modifications also adjust related administrative definitions and eligibility criteria for various educational programs to consistently use the new age benchmark of five years old as of August 1 of the school year.

Education

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/124/details