Mady Wechsler Segal is Distinguished Scholar-Teacher, professor of sociology, associate direc-. tor of the Center for Research on Military Organization, and faculty affiliate in the Womenâs. Studies Program and in the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland.
What is the minimum age for admittance to kindergarten in California? A child shall be admitted to a kindergarten maintained by the school district at the beginning of a school year, or at a later time in the same year if the child will have his or her fifth birthday on or before September 1 (EC 48000[a]): 2. What is transitional kindergarten?
Given these mixed findings, redshirting clearly needs more study, especially since the average age of kindergartners is on the rise. In the past 35 years, scores of states have raised their kindergarten cut-off dates. In 1975, only nine states required that kids be five when they start kindergarten. By 2010, 37 states had that requirement, with more states following suit (California will be there by fall 2014).