2007 House Bill 4662

Make kindergarten mandatory

Introduced in the House

April 25, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Virgil Smith (D-7)

To require parents to enroll children who turn age 5 before Dec. 1, subject to the same home or private school exceptions that apply to regular grades, and require public school districts to provide kindergarten. Under current law, kindergarten is optional.

Referred to the Committee on Education

March 18, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-5) be adopted and that the bill then pass.