A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1147 and 1561 (MCL 380.1147 and 380.1561), section 1147 as amended by 2016 PA 192 and section 1561 as amended by 2016 PA 532.
Allows children who are at least 5 years old by September 1 of the enrollment year to enroll in kindergarten. Additionally, children turning 5 by December 1 can be enrolled at the discretion of their parent or legal guardian, despite potential school advisories against it based on age or other factors.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Education
