1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to education; modifying voluntary prekindergarten eligibility requirements;
1.3 	amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 124D.151, subdivision 4.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 124D.151, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
1.6 		Subd. 4.Eligibility. A child who is four years of age as of ~~September~~ May 1 in the 
1.7 	calendar year in which the school year commences is eligible to participate in a voluntary 
1.8 	prekindergarten program free of charge. Each eligible child must complete a health and 
1.9 	developmental screening within 90 days of program enrollment under sections 121A.16 to 
1.10 	121A.19, and provide documentation of required immunizations under section 121A.15.