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House Bill 1175
The Governor’s
2010 Education Initiative calls for giving students a strong
start to ensure future academic success. This bill requires that
all children attend kindergarten prior to starting first grade.
It sets a minimum number of hours for kindergarten, 437.5 hours,
which is half of what is required for grades 1-3. It also allows
parents and guardians the flexibility to determine at what age
their child is ready to begin kindergarten. Mandatory
kindergarten will become effective July 1, 2010.
To review
a complete bill, go to
http://legis.state.sd.us/sessions/2006/index.aspx, type in
the bill number and click “Get Bill.”
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