House Bill 6: Lowers Compulsory Age from 7 to 6

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Last Updated: May 16, 2012

Sponsors:

Representative John Merrill

Summary:

This bill has been prefiled for the 2012 legislative session. It would lower the compulsory attendance age from 7 to 6.

HSLDA's Position:

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

Action Requested:

None at this time

Status:

09/15/2011     (House)     Prefiled
02/07/2012     (House)     Read for the first time and referred to Education Policy Committee
04/05/2012     (House)     Favorably referred from Education Policy Committee
04/05/2012     (House)     Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
05/09/2012     (House)     Indefinitely postponed
05/16/2012     (House)     Bill died when legislature adjourned