New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A323 — Relates to the compulsory age for full time instruction from six to five years of age and certain exceptions for minor children

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill changes the age for compulsory full-time instruction from six to five years.

This legislation lowers the compulsory age for full-time education from six to five years. It also includes certain exceptions for minor children and mandates kindergarten in specific school districts.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families with children of kindergarten age may need to prepare for earlier school enrollment.

Summary

Relates to the compulsory age for full time instruction from six to five years of age and certain exceptions for minor children; requires kindergarten in certain school districts.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES

  2. PRINT NUMBER 323D

  3. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION

  4. PRINT NUMBER 323C

  5. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION

  6. PRINT NUMBER 323B

  7. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION

  8. REFERRED TO EDUCATION

  9. PRINT NUMBER 323A

  10. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION

  11. REFERRED TO EDUCATION

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does A323 do?
Relates to the compulsory age for full time instruction from six to five years of age and certain exceptions for minor children; requires kindergarten in certain school districts.
Who sponsors A323?
A323 is sponsored by Amy Paulin.
What is the current status of A323?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track A323?
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