2000 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 271

File Code: Primary and Secondary Education Prior Year Introduction As: HB 303/96 - W&M
Sponsored By:
Delegates Gladden, Phillips, Grosfeld, D. Davis, and Montague
Entitled:
Education - Compulsory School Attendance - Age Limits

Synopsis:

Raising the age of compulsory school attendance in the public schools; providing an exception for a minor who has obtained a high school diploma or certificate; and raising the age at which an individual may receive a high school diploma by examination.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
1/27
First Reading Ways and Means
2/2
Hearing 2/15 at 11:00 a.m.
2/21
Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Lisa A. Gladden, District 41
Delegate Dereck E. Davis, District 25
Delegate Sharon M. Grosfeld, District 18
Delegate Kenneth C. Montague, Jr., District 43
Delegate Wendell F. Phillips, District 41
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
EDUCATION -see also- DRIVER ED; HIGHER ED; SPECIAL ED; etc
EXAMINATIONS
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; YOUTH
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
STUDENTS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Education
( 7-206 , 7-301 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered