HB1157

This bill changes kindergarten enrollment rules by allowing children who turn five between September and December 31st to enroll if they pass approved developmental and readiness screening tests showing they have superior academic abilities and are socially and emotionally ready. It also allows children who move to South Dakota from out of state or to a different district within the state to continue their kindergarten enrollment without interruption. Previously, the law only allowed children who turned five by September 1st to enroll in kindergarten.