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Compulsory Attendance -- Age Beyond Which Attendance Not Required
Some states are considering raising the age limit for compulsory school attendance. Current limits range between 16 and 18.
 

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Will Raising School Attendance Age Reduce Dropouts?

 
 Children must attend school to age 16
 
 
 Children must attend school to age 17
 
 
 Children must attend school to age 18
 
 
  No compulsory attendance law
 




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