By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 399) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others that the Board of Education be directed to establish full-day programs for children attending kindergarten classes.  Education.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PETITION OF:

Antonio F. D. Cabral

Robert K. Coughlin

John J. Binienda

Robert M. Koczera

Gloria L. Fox

Christine E. Canavan

John P. Fresolo

Elizabeth A. Malia

Mark C. Montigny

Demetrius J. Atsalis

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In the Year Two Thousand and Seven.

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An Act to Institute Full Day Kindergarten.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

SECTION 1. Section 1B of chapter 69 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2004 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking the words contained in paragraph 20, and inserting in place thereof the following:

                The board shall establish the permissible and mandatory ages for school attendance provided that each child be required to attend a full-day educational program at kindergarten age.