HSLDA | Iowa Legislation 2009—House File 259: Act to Raise the Compulsory School Attendance Age

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May 26, 2009

House File 259: Act to Raise the Compulsory School Attendance Age

Sponsor:
House Education Committee

Summary:
This bill would raise the compulsory school attendance age from 16 to 17.

Status:

2/11/2009 (House) Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 363

2/12/2009 (House) Amendments H-1020 and H-1021 filed. H.J. 383

The legislature has adjourned without passing this bill; it is now dead.

HSLDA's Position:
Oppose!

Action Requested:
No action is requested at this time.