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NY A04707
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Eachus
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AI Summary
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Raises the compulsory school attendance age from 16 to 18 years old for all minors in New York State, including those on Indian reservations
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Exempts minors age 17 or older from full-time attendance requirements if they participate in a vocational or occupational skills course with consent from both the school district and parent/guardian
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Adds passing a high school equivalency examination (GED) as an exemption from compulsory attendance, in addition to completing a four-year high school course
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Requires persons aged 18-19 who do not attend full-time instruction to enroll in a GED preparation course until they either turn 19 or pass the high school equivalency exam
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Takes effect on the first of September following enactment
Legislative Description
Requires minors under 18 years to attend school on a full-time basis, unless such minor is seventeen or older and enrolled in a vocational or occupational education program, with the consent of the school district and the person in parental relation with the minor; requires such minor must enroll in GED course until age of 19 years, if the person leaves school.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026