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FL S0616
Bill
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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