The Brief
- Gwinnett County schools will require all 6-year-olds to start first grade in fall 2026
- The change ends the district’s kindergarten “redshirting” option
- A state lawmaker plans legislation to return decision-making power to parents
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. – A policy change coming to Gwinnett County Public Schools is drawing concern from some parents and attention from state lawmakers.
What we know:
Beginning with the fall 2026 school year, the district will require all children who are 6 years old to begin first grade. The change eliminates a previous option that allowed parents to delay first grade if they believed their child was not developmentally ready.…