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Pelham board amends admissions policy to allow some children born Sept. 1–Dec. 31 to enter kindergarten with readiness review
Summary
The board approved an amendment to policy 6.1 (admissions and attendance) to implement a recent law change that permits, under a local policy, children who turn 5 between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31 to enter kindergarten if they meet readiness criteria and have prior pre‑K experience.
The Pelham City Schools Board of Education approved an amendment to board policy 6.1 (Admissions and Attendance), specifically section 6.11 on compulsory attendance and entrance age, to align with a recent change in state law.
Under the adopted policy change, the district will allow children whose fifth birthday falls between Sept. 1 and…
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