E.A. Gjelten
Legal Editor
When Can You Drop Out of School in Washington?
Washington students can’t legally drop out of school before they turn 18, unless they’re at least 16 and qualify for one of the exceptions. If they stop going to school before they qualify, truants and their parents could face legal proceedings. ... READ MORE
What Happens to Truants and Their Parents in Ohio?
Ohio schools have programs meant to help students who skip school too often. But truants—and their parents—could still face serious consequences, including juvenile court proceedings. ... READ MORE
What Happens to Truants and Their Parents in Massachusetts?
Students who skip too much school in Massachusetts may find themselves under the juvenile court’s supervision, and their parents may have to pay fines. ... READ MORE
What Happens to Truants and Their Parents in Tennessee?
Students who skip too much school in Tennessee must participate in intervention programs. If those programs don't work, they could potentially end up in juvenile court—and their parents could face criminal charges. ... READ MORE
What Happens to Truants and Their Parents in Indiana?
Students who skip too much school in Indiana may end up in juvenile court, and their parents could face criminal charges. ... READ MORE
What Happens to Truants and Their Parents in Virginia?
Virginia requires schools to offer help and services to students who skip school, but there are serious legal consequences if they don’t cooperate. ... READ MORE
What Happens to Truants and Their Parents in Florida?
Florida schools try to help students who miss too much school, but truants and their parents could face serious legal consequences if they don’t cooperate with those services. ... READ MORE
When Can You Drop Out of School in New Jersey?
New Jersey allows students to leave school without graduating as soon as they turn 16. ... READ MORE
When Can You Drop Out of School in North Carolina?
Most students in North Carolina can legally drop out as soon as they turn 16 years old, but some districts are experimenting with raising that age. ... READ MORE
What Happens to Truants and Their Parents in Arizona?
Arizona can treat truants and their parents harshly, with fines and possible jail time for the parents or juvenile court for students with too many unexcused absences. ... READ MORE