Bill Summary for H 287 (2013-2014)

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Mar 12 2013

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View NCGA Bill Details2013-2014 Session
House Bill 287 (Public) Filed Tuesday, March 12, 2013
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROHIBIT STUDENTS FROM DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL BEFORE THE AGE OF SEVENTEEN.
Intro. by Lambeth, Moffitt, Brandon, D. Ross.

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Amends GS 115C-378, GS 115C-238.66, and GS 116-235 to increase the compulsory school attendance age from 16 to 17 years old (unless the child graduates from high school). Makes conforming changes to GS 7B-1501 and GS 143B-805 concerning undisciplined juveniles. Effective July 1, 2013.