House Bill 3994: An Act Raising the Compulsory Attendance Age

Authors:
Representatives J.H. Neal, Clyburn, Rutherford, Sellers, Brantley, Hodges, Jefferson, Hart, Mitchell, Alexander, Anthony, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cobb Hunter, Harvin and Weeks

Summary:
Among other things this bill would raise the compulsory attendance age from 17 to 19.

Status:

4/25/2007		(House) Introduced, first reading, and referred to the House Education and Public Works Committee
6/5/2008		Legislation died when the Legislature adjourned sine die

HSLDA’s Position:
HSLDA opposes this legislation.

Action Requested:
None at this time.

Other Resources

Bill Text (Word document)