E.A. Gjelten
Legal Editor
What Happens to Truants and Their Parents in Texas?
Texas schools try to help students who miss too much school, but truants and their parents could still face legal consequences if they don’t cooperate with those services. ... READ MORE
When Can You Drop Out of School in Texas?
Texas students must stay in school until they graduate or turn 19, but they can drop out sooner under certain conditions. ... READ MORE
What Happens to Truants and Their Parents in Georgia?
There may be serious consequences for skipping school in Georgia, including juvenile court for habitual truants and criminal charges for their parents. ... READ MORE
When Can You Drop Out of School in Florida?
Florida students can legally drop out of school after they turn 16, but they need to go through several steps and get their parents’ permission. ... READ MORE
When Can You Drop Out of School in California?
Learn what you have to do if you want to drop out legally in California before you turn 18—and when you can get out of going to regular school. ... READ MORE
When Can You Drop Out of School in Georgia?
Students in Georgia can legally drop out of school after they turn 16, but they need their parents’ permission. ... READ MORE
When Can You Drop Out of School in New York?
The State of New York allows students as young as 16 to drop out of school, but individual school districts may raise the legal dropout age. ... READ MORE
State Laws on Ages When Children Must Attend School
Learn the compulsory education requirements in your state—when children must start school and when they can drop out legally. ... READ MORE
When Can You Drop Out of School in Kentucky?
Kentucky no longer allows you to withdraw from school legally until you turn 18. If you stop going to school before then, you’ll lose your driver’s license. ... READ MORE
When Can You Drop Out of School in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania students can’t drop out legally until they turn 17, but there are exceptions for some younger students who are working. ... READ MORE