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Last Updated: March 29, 2012
Senate Bill 49: Raises Compulsory School Attendance Age from 16 to 16½
Sponsors:
Senators John Albers, William Ligon, Jr., Jason Carter, Mitch Seabaugh, Jesse Stone, and Bill HamrickSummary:
This bill would raise the compulsory attendance age from 16 to 16½.
HSLDA's Position:
HSLDA opposes any expansion of state control over education. This bill should be opposed.
Action Requested:
None at this time Status:
02/07/2011 (Senate) Read and referred to Education and Youth Committee
03/04/2011 (Senate) Favorably reported from Education and Youth Committee
03/07/2011 (Senate) Second reading
01/09/2012 (Senate) Recommitted
01/30/2012 (Senate) Favorably reported from Education and Youth Committee
03/29/2012 (Senate) Bill died when legislature adjourned
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