E.A. Gjelten
Legal Editor
What Happens to Truants and Their Parents in New York?
New York State mostly lets local school districts decide how to discipline students who skip school. But parents who don’t make their kids go to school could be fined or sent to jail. ... READ MORE
When Can You Drop Out of School in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts allows local school districts to set the legal dropout age, but all dropouts must go to an exit interview. ... READ MORE
When Can You Drop Out of School in Indiana?
The legal dropout age in Indiana is 18, but some younger students may leave school legally if they meet certain requirements. ... READ MORE
What Happens to Truants and Their Parents in Alabama?
Alabama law imposes harsh consequences for truancy, including fines and possible jail time for parents of students with too many unexcused absences—and juvenile court for truants whose parents can't make them attend school. ... READ MORE
Can Private Schools or Colleges Be Liable for Breach of Contract or Misrepresentation?
It’s almost impossible to sue a school successfully for providing an inferior education, but students might have better luck by claiming that a private school or a college broke a specific promise. ... READ MORE
When Can You Drop Out of School in Alabama?
Students in Alabama can legally drop out of school after they turn 17, but they need their parents’ permission. ... READ MORE
When Can You Drop Out of School in Tennessee?
Tennessee students usually may not drop out legally before they turn 18, but there are limited exceptions. ... READ MORE
When Can You Drop Out of School in Ohio?
Students in Ohio can’t legally drop out of school until they turn 18. ... READ MORE
When Can You Drop Out of School in Virginia?
Virginia students can’t legally drop out before their 18th birthday unless they meet the requirements for an alternative education plan. ... READ MORE
What Happens to Truants and Their Parents in North Carolina?
There could be serious consequences for skipping school in North Carolina, including juvenile court for habitual truants and criminal charges for their parents. ... READ MORE