House Bill 2088: Raising the Compulsory Attendance Age

Sponsor:
Spencer (D-30)

Summary:
This bill would raise the age of compulsory school attendance from 16 to 18. This bill is similar to H.B. 2111.

Status:

1/12/2007		(House) Submitted to House Education Committee.
4/15/2007		West Virginia legislative session ends with bill failing to pass; the bill is now dead.

HSLDA's Position:
Oppose!

Action Requested:
No further action is required, as the bill is dead.

Background:
Read about HSLDA's position on compulsory attendance legislation.

Other Resources

January-25-2007—West Virginia—Calls Needed to Oppose Expansion of State Control Over Children

Bill Text