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Board reviews state-driven change to kindergarten entrance age in first reading
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Melissa Stewart presented a first reading of revised entrance requirements tied to a new state law: under the change, a child must turn 5 by the district's first day of school to enroll in kindergarten; clarifications are expected before the second reading.
The board received a first reading of proposed changes to kindergarten entrance requirements prompted by new state guidance. Superintendent Dr. Melissa Stewart told the board the district will remain committed to easing transitions for families while complying with the new law and will use the district’s existing early-admission assessment process when families request earlier entry.
"The new law that went in place said that a child has to turn 5 by the school district's 1st day of school," Dr. Stewart said, noting the district’s current policy had used a September 30 cutoff. She added that clarifications to the law have already begun arriving and that the district expects adjustments between the first and second reading.
The item was informational at first reading; trustees asked for outreach to families and encouraged parents to register while the district prepares assessment procedures for early-admission cases.
