Bill No.: HB0255                  Drafter:  DRN

LSO No.:  09LSO-0608              Effective Date:  7/1/2009

Enrolled Act No.:  HEA0080

Chapter No.:       136

Prime Sponsor:     Representative Harshman

Catch Title:       School districts-kindergarten programs.

Subject:  School district board of trustees statutory requirement to provide kindergarten programs within the district.

Summary/Major Elements:

· Currently, school districts must offer kindergarten programs within the public schools operated by the district;

· Under the newly enacted law and effective the for 2009‑2010 school year, school districts must also provide at least one full-day kindergarten program within the district.