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Senate panel approves bill to shift cutoff date for 4‑year‑old program, adds statutory clarifications
Summary
The Senate Education Committee approved an amendment and a recommendation that would move the enrollment cutoff for the state's 4‑year‑old program to Dec. 1 and add cross references to existing code sections; members debated capacity, voluntariness and whether schools must accept students if full.
The Senate Education Committee voted to amend and give a "do pass" recommendation to House Bill 1497, a measure that changes the enrollment cutoff date to allow younger children into the state's 4‑year‑old program and adds cross references to related code. The committee also approved language clarifying which statutory sections govern the program.
The action matters because the bill changes the eligibility cutoff date used to determine which children may enroll in the state's 4‑year‑old program and inserts language referencing section 50‑11.1‑21 and section 50‑11.1‑23 of the state code. Supporters said the change can provide additional options for families and could help with child care needs; some members flagged capacity and philosophical…
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