According to Education Week, how many jurisdictions require kindergarten attendance including the District of Columbia?

According to Education Week, how many jurisdictions require kindergarten attendance including the District of Columbia?

• A. 16
• B. 17
• C. 18
• D. 19

Answer: (C)

The question is about how many jurisdictions legally require kindergarten attendance, including the District of Columbia. Education Week reports that 18 jurisdictions mandate kindergarten attendance, DC included. This means in those places the law requires children to attend kindergarten rather than simply offering it or allowing optional enrollment. The figure reflects a true compulsory-attendance status for kindergarten, not just availability. The other numbers don’t match Education Week’s published count for that reporting period.

The question is about how many jurisdictions legally require kindergarten attendance, including the District of Columbia. Education Week reports that 18 jurisdictions mandate kindergarten attendance, DC included. This means in those places the law requires children to attend kindergarten rather than simply offering it or allowing optional enrollment. The figure reflects a true compulsory-attendance status for kindergarten, not just availability. The other numbers don’t match Education Week’s published count for that reporting period.