Illinois Compiled Statutes 105 ILCS 5 School Code. Section 10-22.18

    (105 ILCS 5/10-22.18) (from Ch. 122, par. 10-22.18)

    Sec. 10-22.18. Kindergartens. To establish kindergartens for the instruction of children between the ages of 4 and 6 years, if in their judgment the public interest requires it, and to pay the necessary expenses thereof out of the school funds of the district. Upon petition of at least 50 parents or guardians of children between the ages of 4 and 6, residing within any school district and within one mile of the public school where such kindergarten is proposed to be established, the board of directors shall, if funds are available, establish a kindergarten in connection with the public school designated in the petition and maintain it as long as the annual average daily attendance therein is not less than 15. The board may establish a kindergarten with half-day attendance or with full-day attendance. If the board establishes full-day kindergarten, it shall also establish half-day kindergarten. No one shall be employed to teach in a kindergarten who does not hold a certificate as provided by law.

(Source: P.A. 84-1308.)

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