http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/168525/Are-there-any-schools-in-omaha-ne-that-accept-kids-who-were-born-on-dec-15-2001in-1st-grade- my child turned 6 in dec.15 and used to be in 1st grade in mexico. but they have lowered him back into kindergarten here in nebraska. What can i do to put him back in 1st grade or what schools will accept him in 1st grade?? This happened because he can't read and write very well in English and also because of his age. please answer GreatSchools en-us dinabengfort So your child will be 7 this December? In Nebraska (at least where I live) kids are in kindergarten from 5-6 yrs old and first grade 6-7 years old. So ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/168525/Are-there-any-schools-in-omaha-ne-that-accept-kids-who-were-born-on-dec-15-2001in-1st-grade-?cpage=1#comment_285679 5100.285679 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:29:09 -0800 victoriatay Each state has set age standards in which they have to follow, partly to keep class sizes down to where they need to be and partly they need to ensure ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/168525/Are-there-any-schools-in-omaha-ne-that-accept-kids-who-were-born-on-dec-15-2001in-1st-grade-?cpage=1#comment_202421 5100.202421 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:05:06 -0700