House Bill 4727: Raises Compulsory School Attendance Age from 17 to 18

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Last Updated: June 7, 2012

Sponsors:

Representatives Jerry N. Govan, Jr., Curtis Brantley, Norman D. Brannon, Joseph H. Neal, Kevin L. Johnson, Steve A. Parker, Terry Alexander, Wendell G. Gilliard, Paul L. Agnew, Williams K. Bowers, Robert L. Brown, William Clyburn, David J. Mack, III, Elizabeth R. Munnerlyn, J. Anne Parks and James E. Smith, Jr.

Summary:

This bill would raise the compulsory school attendance age in South Carolina from 17 to 18.

HSLDA's Position:

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

Action Requested:

None at this time

Status:

02/07/2012     (House)     Introduced and read first time
02/07/2012     (House)     Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
06/07/2012     (House)     Bill died when legislature adjourned