5.11 Admission to Kindergarten
Any child shall be eligible for admission to kindergarten if he/she has attained the age of five (5) years on or before September 1 of the school year. Provided, however, a child who transfers from another state or country shall be admitted under the same age requirements as established in the state or country where he/she previously resided and if the transfer of the student's academic credit is acceptable under the rules of the School Board. Before admitting a child to kindergarten, the principal shall require evidence of
I. The child’s date of birth in the manner provided by Florida Statutes;
II. An up-to-date immunization record; and,
III. A school-entry health examination conducted within one (1) year prior to enrollment in school in accordance with Florida Statute.
Statuary Authority | Law(s) Implemented | State Board of Education Rule(s) | History | Notes |
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1001.41, 1001.42, F.S | 101.43, 1003.21, 1003.22, F.S. | 6A-1.0985, 6A-6.024 | ADOPTED: 08/21/01 REVISION DATE(S): 05/07/19 FORMERLY: 7.104 | Refer to: Registration Procedures |