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Education Laws and Regulations

603 CMR 8.00:

Kindergartens: Minimum School Age

Section:

8.01: Kindergarten
8.02: Mandatory Minimum Age for School Attendance
8.03: Waivers
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8.03: Waivers

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education may, upon petition of a school committee, waive the provisions of 603CMR 8.00 in order to avoid undue hardship to such school district.

Regulatory Authority:
603 CMR 8.00: M.G.L. c.69, §1B

Disclaimer:
For an official copy of these regulations, please contact the State House Bookstore, at 617-727-2834 or visit Massachusetts State Bookstore.

Last Updated: April 4, 1997

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