Assembly Bill 1759: Raising the Upper Age Limit of Compulsory School Attendance

Sponsor:
Bonnie Watson Coleman as Primary Sponsor

Summary:
This bill raises the age requirement for compulsory school attendance from 16 to 18 years of age, except for students who graduate from high school prior to their 18th birthday.

Status:

1/8/2008		Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
5/12/2008		This bill was voted out of the Education Committee, merged with A375 and referred to the Appropriations Committee.

HSLDA's Position:
Oppose!

Action Requested:
None at this time.

Other Resources

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