Bill Summaries: H287 INCREASE DROPOUT AGE FROM 16 TO 17.

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Bill H 287 (2013-2014)

Summary date: Mar 12 2013 - View Summary

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.

Elementary and Secondary Education, Delinquency

GS 116, GS 115C, GS 7B, GS 143B