To be eligible for kindergarten at the opening of school of any year, a child must be five years of age on or before December 1st.
A child who has successfully completed a full kindergarten program in an accredited school, public or private, shall be eligible for placement in grade 1 regardless of age.
Ref: Education Law §§1709; 1712; 2503; 2514; 2555; 3202; 3205; 3210
Note: Prior policy, Age of Entrance, 5111
Policy Adopted: May 13, 1974
Amended: November 24, 1997