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Board takes first reading on early kindergarten entry and behavioral-health referral policies; members ask for data
Summary
The board heard a first reading of revised policies including optional early-entry kindergarten language from the trust and a new school-based behavioral-health referral policy; some members asked for data on past early-entry use and expressed concern about pushing early entry over expanding preschool.
At the Nov. 20 meeting the Washington Elementary School District board took a first reading of two policy items: an updated kindergarten early-entry component drawn from the trust’s model policy (policy 5-102) and a new policy on school-based referrals for behavioral-health services (policy 5-411).
Dr. Hightower and Miss Tucker explained the early-entry language is…
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