A 1144 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Requires kindergartens to operate full day programs

This bill requires all public school districts to operate kindergarten programs on a full-day schedule starting in the 2027-2028 school year. It amends education law sections to mandate that kindergartens - currently offered as part-time in many districts - must provide full-day programming for all eligible children (ages 4-6) beginning that school year. The law directly affects school districts and their kindergarten programs, replacing existing provisions that allowed for part-time options. It does not change age requirements or cost structures but specifies the operational format for kindergarten instruction.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 9, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 9, 2025
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