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H03112017 Regular Session

Amends existing law to authorize a pilot project wherein children under age 5 who are high-ability learners may begin school at an earlier age.

STUDENTS -- Amends existing law to authorize a pilot project wherein children under age 5 who are high-ability learners may begin school at an earlier age.

STUDENTS

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The purpose of this legislation is to create a pilot project to allow children with highly advanced abilities, as determined by local school districts and test scores, to start kindergarten or first grade at a younger age than previously defined by Idaho Code Section 33-201. This would ensure students are challenged and learning at an appropriate level for their abilities.

LATEST ACTION

Reported Printed and Referred to Education

BILL INFO

Session
2017
Chamber
house
Status date
Mar 20, 2017

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