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

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