HB4253Introduced in the House
SCH CD-COMPULSORY KINDERGARTEN
Introduced by Kevin Schmidt, District 114
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Compulsory Attendance Article of the School Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2028-2029 school year, any pupil enrolled in the public schools who is of compulsory school age but who has not yet attended kindergarten at a public, private, or parochial school shall be required to satisfactorily complete kindergarten before advancing to first grade. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
March 25, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin Schmidt
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
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