HB21 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Pebblin W. WarrenRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Schools, enrollment date, age 6, before beginning of second semester of enrolling school district, Sec. 16-28-4 am'd.

Summary

HB21 expands enrollment age rules so that certain six-year-olds can start first grade mid-year, not just at the traditional start date.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends the enrollment age rule to allow a child who is six years old on or before the start of the second semester (and, in some cases, by certain year-end cutoffs) to enroll in first grade. It also lets a child who turns six by February 1, with local board approval, begin the second semester in districts that use semiannual promotions. The act maintains existing transfer and kindergarten-related provisions and becomes effective immediately upon the governor's approval.

Who It Affects

• Six-year-old students who meet the specified cutoffs (including the second-semester start) and are eligible for first-grade admission, potentially enabling mid-year entry.
• Local boards of education and school districts, which must approve certain mid-year admissions and implement the new policies.

Key Provisions

• Expands first-grade admission eligibility to include children who are six on or before September 1, December 31, or the date the second semester begins in the enrolling district.
• Allows a child who becomes six on or before February 1 to be admitted at the beginning of the second semester with approval from the local board of education in districts with semiannual promotions; maintains other existing rules and enables policy implementation by the State Board of Education.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Education