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MA H3223

MA H3223
Relative to universal full-day kindergarten


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to universal full-day kindergarten. Education.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that all school districts must offer a full-time kindergarten program, meaning kindergarten will be a full school day and operate for the same number of days as other elementary school grades. An "elementary school" is defined as a school serving grades 1 through 5, 6, 7, or 8, and can also include middle or intermediate schools if designated by the school committee. To help districts cover the expenses associated with providing this full-time kindergarten, they will be able to apply for a "Quality Full-Time Kindergarten Grant." This legislation is set to become effective on September 1, 2016.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4011 (on 02/18/2016)

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