SCH CD-LOWER COMPULSORY AGE House SponsorsRep. Mary E. Flowers 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die 105 ILCS 5/10-20.12from Ch. 122, par. 10-20.12105 ILCS 5/10-22.18from Ch. 122, par. 10-22.18105 ILCS 5/26-1from Ch. 122, par. 26-1105 ILCS 5/26-2from Ch. 122, par. 26-2 Amends the School Code. Lowers the compulsory school age from 7 years to 5 years; makes a related change. Requires all school districts to establish kindergarten for the instruction of children who are 5 years of age or older. Provides that if the parents or guardian of a child who is at least 4 and one-half years of age deems it appropriate for the child to attend school, a school district must permit the child to attend school. 11/20/2003HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mary E. Flowers 11/20/2003HouseFirst Reading 11/20/2003HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die