B 26-0291 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Let Students Attend Kindergarten Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This emergency bill modifies District of Columbia school attendance rules for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. It directly affects two groups: (1) children who moved to DC after their home state's kindergarten cutoff date but before September 30, and (2) children under age 6 enrolled in pre-kindergarten programs. The bill permits parents or guardians to enroll these students in kindergarten without penalty, and requires DC Public Schools to notify families about eligibility. It also ensures students who relied on prior school communications about feeder patterns (like moving between schools) aren't disadvantaged by missed lotteries.
Sub-Topics: Early Childhood
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 24, 2025 Last action Jul 1, 2025
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B26-0291 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
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