E.A. Gjelten
Legal Editor
When Can You Drop Out of School in South Carolina?
South Carolina generally requires students to keep going to school until they turn 17, but some younger children can drop out legally. ... READ MORE
Can You Drop Out of School?
There are legal and financial consequences to dropping out, but there are also alternatives. ... READ MORE
When Can You Drop Out of School in Michigan?
Learn how you can legally drop out in Michigan before you turn 18. ... READ MORE
When Can You Drop Out of School in Minnesota?
Minnesota students may withdraw from school at age 17, but they need to go through steps first—including getting their parents’ consent. ... READ MORE
When Can You Drop Out of School in Colorado?
Colorado students may legally drop out once they turn 17. Learn about alternative schooling and earning a GED in the state. ... READ MORE
When Can You Drop Out of School in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin students may legally drop out after they turn 18—but not immediately. Learn about the state's compulsory education law, alternatives to regular school, and when you can earn a GED. ... READ MORE
When Can You Drop Out of School in Missouri?
Missouri’s legal dropout age is 17, but younger students may also leave school under certain circumstances. ... READ MORE
When Can You Drop Out of School in Illinois?
Illinois students can legally drop out of school once they turn 17—or even sooner under certain circumstances. ... READ MORE
When Can You Drop Out of School in Maryland?
Maryland students must stay in school until they turn 18, unless they qualify for one of the exceptions to compulsory education. ... READ MORE
Can My School Force Me to Take a Drug Test?
Schools may require drug tests for some students in some circumstances. Learn how Fourth Amendment search-and-seizure rules apply to testing for illegal substances at school. ... READ MORE