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MN HF46
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/10/2011
Primary Sponsor
Carlos Mariani
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AI Summary
- Increases the compulsory attendance age from 16 to 18 years old, or until a child successfully completes high school graduation requirements, whichever comes first
- Requires school districts to report children ages 7 to 16 receiving instruction to the superintendent, effective for the 2013-2014 school year
- Expands the definition of "habitual truant" to include children under 18 years old who are absent without lawful excuse for seven school days per school year
- Removes the previous provision allowing 16 and 17-year-old students to lawfully withdraw from school under Minnesota Statutes section 120A.22, subdivision 8
- All amendments are effective for the 2013-2014 school year and later
Legislative Description
Compulsory attendance age increased for high school graduation.
Last Action
Author added Hayden
1/20/2011
Committee Referrals
Education Reform1/10/2011
Full Bill Text
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