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MN HF46

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/10/2011

Primary Sponsor

Carlos Mariani

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

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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