LAC 28:LXXIX.905. Age Requirements

A. The minimum age for pre-kindergarten shall be age three by September 30 of the year in which the student enters pre-kindergarten. B. The minimum age for kindergarten shall be one year younger than the age requirement for that child to enter first grade. C. Each school system and/or independent school may adopt by rule and enforce ages for entrance into first grade in school. It is recommended that a child entering first grade be six years of age on or before September 30 of that school year.