Other Languages1. The proviso to Substitute Senate Bill No. 400, terminating state support of kindergartens does not violate Article I, section 23 or Article II, section 19 of the State Constitution. 2. The effect of the proviso to Substitute Senate Bill No. 400, terminating state support of kindergartens is to prevent school districts from making any funds available for the support of kindergartens.
A school district of the first class may not collect a fee from parents of kindergarten pupils in order to make up a deficiency in public funds available for operation of kindergartens.
1. If a school district elects to operate kindergartens, such kindergartens become a part of the public school system. 2. It is not mandatory for school districts to transport kindergarten pupils living beyond the two-mile limit to the schools. 3. If a school district makes available transportation for some of the kindergarten pupils, it cannot discriminate against others living within the same geographical limits.