# KRS § 158.030: 158.030 "Common school" defined -- Attendance at public school and primary school program -- Advancement without regard to age -- Local boards to adopt policy establishing petition and evaluation process for students who do not meet age requirements > Kentucky · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXIII_C158_S158.030 ## Section - **Citation:** KRS § 158.030 - **Heading:** 158.030 "Common school" defined -- Attendance at public school and primary school program -- Advancement without regard to age -- Local boards to adopt policy establishing petition and evaluation process for students who do not meet age requirements - **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** KY Code / Title XIII / Chapter 158 / Section 158.030 ## Text 158.030 "Common school" defined -- Attendance at public school and primary school program -- Advancement without regard to age -- Local boards to adopt policy establishing petition and evaluation process for students who do not meet age requirements. (1) "Common school" means an elementary or secondary school of the state supported in whole or in part by public taxation. No school shall be deemed a "common school" or receive support from public taxation unless the school is taught by a certified teacher for a minimum school term as defined by KRS 158.070 and every child residing in the district who satisfies the age requirements of this section has had the privilege of attending it. Provided, however, that any child who is six (6) years of age, or who may become six (6) years of age by October 1, shall attend public school or qualify for an exemption as provided by KRS 159.030. Any child who is five (5) years of age, or who may become five (5) years of age by October 1, may enter a primary school program, as defined in KRS 158.031, and may advance through the primary program without regard to age in accordance with KRS 158.031(6). (2) Beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, any child who is six (6) years of age, or who may become six (6) years of age by August 1, shall attend public school or qualify for an exemption as provided by KRS 159.030. Any child who is five (5) years of age, or who may become five (5) years of age by August 1, may enter a primary school program, as defined in KRS 158.031, and may advance through the primary program without regard to age in accordance with KRS 158.031(6). (3) Each local school board shall adopt a policy to permit a parent or guardian to petition the board to allow a student to attend public school who does not meet the age requirements of subsection (1) or (2) of this section. The policy shall include an evaluation process that will help determine a student's readiness for school and shall ensure that any tuition amount charged under this policy is the same amount charged to a student who meets the age requirements of subsection (1) or (2) of this section. Students enrolled under this policy shall be included in a school's average daily attendance for purposes of funding as provided in KRS 157.310 to 157.440. ## Nearby sections - [KRS § 158.005 158.005 Definition of "character education."](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXIII_C158_S158.005.md) - [KRS § 158.007 158.007 Definitions for chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXIII_C158_S158.007.md) - [KRS § 158.010 158.010 Uniform school system to be maintained -- Variations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXIII_C158_S158.010.md) - [KRS § 158.030 158.030 "Common school" defined -- Attendance at public school and primary school program -- Advancement without regard to age -- Local boards to adopt policy establishing petition and evaluation process for students who do not meet age requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXIII_C158_S158.030.md) - [KRS § 158.031 158.031 Primary school program -- Authority for administrative regulations -- Attributes -- Part time attendance -- Grouping -- Advancement -- Reporting requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXIII_C158_S158.031.md) - [KRS § 158.032 158.032 Flagging record of missing child -- Procedure upon recovery -- Documents required upon enrollment or transfer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXIII_C158_S158.032.md) - [KRS § 158.033 158.033 Instruction in student's home or hospital -- Signed statement of diagnosed condition -- Student may receive home or hospital instruction effective on day of admittance -- Calculation of instructional sessions for purposes of KRS 157.360 -- Students with disabilities -- Administrative regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXIII_C158_S158.033.md) - [KRS § 158.035 158.035 Certificate of immunization](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXIII_C158_S158.035.md) - [KRS § 158.037 158.037 Report of immunization results](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXIII_C158_S158.037.md) - [KRS § 158.038 158.038 Student identification badges must contain hotline number contact information relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, and suicide prevention -- Recommendation required of Cabinet for Health and Family Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXIII_C158_S158.038.md) - [KRS § 158.039 158.039 Suicide prevention awareness information and lessons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXIII_C158_S158.039.md) - [KRS § 158.041 158.041 Display of child abuse, human trafficking, and safe haven baby box hotline numbers in schools](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXIII_C158_S158.041.md) - [KRS § 158.050 158.050 School year](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXIII_C158_S158.050.md) - [KRS § 158.060 158.060 Access to teacher employment contract -- School month and school day -- Duty-free lunch period -- Nonteaching time for teachers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXIII_C158_S158.060.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXIII_C158_S158.030. 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