Senate Bill 333: Lowers the Compulsory Attendance Age from 7 to 6

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Last Updated: June 1, 2011

Sponsors:

Senators Priscilla Dunn, Marc Keahey, Quinton Ross, Jr., Linda Coleman, Vivian Figures, Tammy Irons, Roger Bedford, and Bobby Singleton

Summary:

This bill would lower the compulsory attendance age in Alabama 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:

4/05/2011     (Senate)     Read for the first time
4/05/2011     (Senate)     Referred to Education Committee
4/21/2011     (Senate)     Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
4/21/2011     (Senate)     Pending third reading—favorably reported from Education Committee
6/01/2011     (Senate)     Indefinitely postponed