What's happening
This bill directs a study on the feasibility of changing the compulsory school attendance age for minors in New York.
Why it matters
Potential impact on when children start and finish school. The study will examine whether changing the age at which minors are required to attend full-time instruction is appropriate, which could lead to adjustments in when children begin or end their formal education in New York.
Focus on social, emotional, and educational readiness. By specifically looking at the social and emotional aspects, the study recognizes that the right age for starting or ending compulsory schooling isn't just about academic readiness, but also about children's overall development and well-being.
Consideration of services for younger children. The bill directs review of educational programs and services for minors who might be affected by any change—especially those who would otherwise be in prekindergarten—raising questions about access and support for early childhood education.
Stakeholder involvement in policy decisions. The requirement to consult with educators, parents, and other stakeholders means the study’s recommendations could better reflect the needs and experiences of those directly affected by compulsory attendance laws.
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History
- Substituted by S5863A
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.602
- Rules report cal.602
- Reported
- Reported referred to rules
- Reported referred to ways and means
- Print number 7559a
- Amend and recommit to education
- Referred to education
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Study School Attendance Age
Vetoed · Sponsor Robert Jackson
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STATE OF NEW YORK
7559--A
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
May 9, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. FAHY -- read once and referred to the Committee on Education -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to directing a study on the feasibility of adjusting the compulsory attendance age of minors attending full time instruction
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 305 of the education law is amended by adding a new subdivision 60 to read as follows:
60. On or before July first, two thousand twenty-one, the commissioner shall conduct a study on the feasibility of adjusting the compulsory attendance age for when minors shall attend full time instruction and deliver a report of the findings and recommendations based on such findings to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly. The commissioner shall consult with educators, parents, and other stakeholders to conduct a study which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) the social, emotional, and educational appropriateness of the state's compulsory attendance age for when minors shall attend full time instruction;
(b) the appropriateness and feasibility of adjusting the age of required attendance to start school in New York state to minors who become five years of age after the first of September in any school year; and
(c) the educational programs and services available to minors who would otherwise be enrolled in prekindergarten pursuant to an adjustment in the state's compulsory attendance age.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD11122-02-9
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