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Why won't my local school district enroll my four-year old child in kindergarten if he/she turns five years of age after December 1?

Districts are not required to enroll a child in kindergarten until the child is five years of age on or before December 1 of the school year of enrollment. If a district did agree to enroll a four-year old, the district would not be able to claim the child for state school aid purposes. See “Kindergarten Enrollment Age and Alternative Kindergarten Programs” for additional information.

Kindergarten Enrollment Age and Alternative Kindergarten Programs


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