This bill allows children who turn five between September 2 and December 31 to start kindergarten early if they pass approved developmental and readiness screening tests showing they have advanced abilities and are socially and emotionally prepared. Previously, South Dakota only allowed children who turned five by September 1 to enroll in kindergarten that year. School districts must use screening instruments approved by the Department of Education and can only administer them at a parent's request.
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Senate Do Pass Amended Failed, YEAS 10, NAYS 25. S.J. 410
Education Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 1.
Education Motion to amend
Education Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Education S.J. 275
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 40, NAYS 28. H.J. 328
Education Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 3.
Education Motion to amend Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 6.
Education Motion to amend Passed, YEAS 14, NAYS 1.
Education Scheduled for hearing
Education Scheduled for hearing
Education Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Education H.J. 137
Jess Olson
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
V. J. Smith
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Do Pass Amended
Education — Do Pass Amended
Do Pass Amended
Education — Motion to amend
Education — Motion to amend
Education — Do Pass Amended