House Study Bill 38: Act to Raise Compulsory Attendance Age

Sponsor:
Iowa Department of Education

Summary:
This bill would increase the compulsory school attendance age in Iowa from 16 to 17 years old.

Status:

1/15/2009

(House) Introduced, referred to Education: Ford Chair, Cownie, and Heddens.

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.

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