2008 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 21

File Code: Primary and Secondary Education
Sponsored By:
Delegate Braveboy
Entitled:
Education - Compulsory Attendance - Age of Withdrawal

Synopsis:

Altering the age at which a child may withdraw from required schooling to 18 years old; requiring specified individuals with the legal custody or care and control of children between the ages of 5 and 18 years old to see that the children attend school or receive specified instruction; and providing for a delayed effective date.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occuring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
7/16
Pre-filed
1/9
First Reading Ways and Means
1/30
Hearing 2/7 at 11:00 a.m.
2/1
Hearing cancelled
2/6
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Education -see also- Driver Ed; Higher Ed; Special Ed; etc
Minors -see also- Age of Majority; Youth
Public Schools
Students
Truancy

Bill affects the following Statute:

Education
( 7-301 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered