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FL S0616

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

Shevrin Jones

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Raises the compulsory school attendance age requirement from 16 to 18 years old for all children in Florida
  • Eliminates the requirement that a student's parent must sign the declaration of intent to terminate school enrollment, allowing only the student to sign
  • Removes the requirement that school districts notify parents upon receipt of a student's declaration to terminate enrollment
  • Eliminates a provision requiring school districts to notify students in juvenile justice education programs who turn 16 about compulsory attendance laws and high school equivalency examination options
  • Takes effect July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Compulsory School Attendance

Last Action

Died in Education

3/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Education11/3/2021

Full Bill Text

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