Kentucky requires children between 6 and 16 years old to attend school. Children can enter primary school at age 5 if they turn 5 on or before Oct. 1.

A child may sign up for the Early Start preschool program if he turns 4 before Oct. 1 and is income-eligible. Also eligible for preschool are children age 3 or 4 or who will turn 5 after Oct. 1 who have a special need.

Resources:

• Early Start (preschool)
• Registration requirements
• Attendance maps and feeder patterns 
• Street directory
• District academic calendar
• Attendance policies
• Student continuation plan
• Graduation requirements
• Home schooling