Elementary education: kindergarten.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

Beginning with the 2028‑29 school year, a child must finish one full year of kindergarten before being placed in first grade at any public elementary or charter school, unless the child is already judged ready by the district. The rule applies to children whose sixth birthday falls within specific date windows that gradually expand to the traditional September 1 cutoff. The bill keeps parental choice of public or private kindergarten and sets the compulsory‑education age at six.

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Vote

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 2.) (March 18). · Mar 19, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026
• Education Committee Hearing
  Education · Mar 18, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
2. May 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Mar 24, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Mar 23, 2026Read second time and amended.
5. Mar 19, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 2.) (March 18).
6. Feb 9, 2026Referred to Com. on ED.
7. Jan 27, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee February 26.
8. Jan 26, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Muratsuchi · sponsor
• Patel
• Rubio

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