FL H0131

Raises the compulsory school attendance age in Florida from 16 to 18 years old, requiring all children ages 6 through 17 to attend school regularly during the entire school term

Removes the requirement that a parent co-sign a student's formal declaration of intent to terminate school enrollment; students age 18 or older may file the declaration independently

Eliminates the requirement that school districts notify a student's parent upon receipt of a declaration of intent to terminate enrollment

Adds adult education high school equivalency programs as an option for parents to satisfy compulsory school attendance requirements

Removes the provision requiring district school boards to notify students in juvenile justice education programs who turn 16 about compulsory attendance laws and high school equivalency exam options

Effective date is July 1, 2026