Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois is making full day kindergarten mandatory in the state.
Governor Pritzker signed a bill that requires each school board to establish a kindergarten program with full day attendance, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year.
Under this measure, every district must also establish a half-day program that is developmentally appropriate and provides opportunities for play-based learning.
Research shows children in full-day classes show greater reading and mathematics achievements than those in half day classes.
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