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.
The bill would amend the Revised School Code to require school districts and public school academies (PSAs) to provide kindergarten and to require children in the State to enroll in kindergarten at the age of five beginning in the 2025-2026 school year; however, a five-year-old's parent or guardian could delay kindergarten enrollment for that child for up to one school year.
Co-sponsored by Sens.
Referred to the Committee on Education
Reported with substitute S-2
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Reported with substitute S-3
Substitute S-3 concurred in by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 21 to 15 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Education
Reported without amendment
