House Bill 3244: Raises Compulsory Attendance Age from 17 to 18

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Last Updated: June 7, 2012

Sponsors:

Representatives Gary Smith and Daniel Hamilton

Summary:

This bill would increase the compulsory attendance age from 17 to 18 or graduation from high school.

HSLDA's Position:

HSLDA opposes any expansion of state control over education. This bill should be opposed.

Action Requested:

None at this time

Status:

12/14/2010     (House)     Prefiled
12/14/2010     (House)     Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
01/11/2011     (House)     Introduced and read for the first time
01/11/2011     (House)     Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
06/07/2012     (House)     Bill died when legislature adjourned