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The laws vary by state, so it depends on where you live. For example, in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Iowa, Michigan, etc. it is 16. In some states you're required to attend school until you're 18, graduate, or pass the GED (which ever comes first). Also, keep in mind that in many states if you quit school you lose your drivers license. As far as homeschooling is concerned, the requirements for that also vary by state, but in some states it's quite stringent. I'll add that studies have shown that most people who fail to complete high school, spend the rest of their lives working a minimum wage job and barely being able to pay their bills. Is that what you want for your life? Think long and hard about it.
See the table linked to the right for ages by state.
In the State of MO it is 16
Does anyone know how old you have to be in Montana? My son is thinking of dropping out and I am hoping this can not be done without permission from me. You are correct in that dropping out of school will only get you a dead end job. I know of this man that has a son that dropped out of school in his sophmore year and can only read at the most a 4th grade level and this father let his child drop out of school. That is such a sad story and so very sad for the child as he can not get any decent paying job. He will always have to be around someone that can fill out applications for him as well as anything he wants to read. It is a shame that parents "let" (in some cases) their children drop out. I just want to make sure my son does not have the right legally to drop out of school.
Thank you for your timely answer though.
Montana Compulsory Education Laws list the age at which the student can quit school at 16 and the student has completed and passed the 8th grade.
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Can a 13year old drop out of school in Ontario Canada?
No! You must be 16+ to drop out.
How old must you be to dropout of school in Johnson county Tennessee?
Do NOT drop out of school, keep going and graduate highschool at least!
Can a 16-year-old drop out of school without parent permission in Iowa?
No, in Iowa, a student must attend school until they turn 18 or graduate. A 16-year-old cannot drop out of school without parental permission.
Can a 15 year old in Wisconsin drop out of high school?
Certainly not! A 15 year old can not drop out of school!. Pennslyvania has set a mandatory education age until 17. You must be at least 17 in order to drop out of school. Please note that the unemployment rate for high school drop outs runs over 50% or higher in the current economy.
How old do you have to be to drop out of school in Denver?
in Colorado you can drop out of school when you are 16
Can a 14 year old drop out of high school with consent?
A 14 year old can not drop out of school!. Most states have set a mandatory education ages, usually until age 16. You must be at least 16 in order to drop out of school. Please be aware that the unemployment rate for high school drop outs runs over 50% or higher in the current economy.
Can a 13 year old legally drop out of school in BC?
Most Provinces have set a mandatory education ages, usually until age 16. You must be at least 16 in order to drop out of school. A 13 year old can not drop out of school!. And please note that the unemployment rate for high school drop outs runs over 50% or higher in the current economy.
If you are 18 what do you have to do to drop out of school?
Check with your school, they will give you a form you must complete in order to 'drop-out'.
What is the Legal age to drop out of school in Indiana?
Answer You must be 16 years old with parent permission unless your emancipated.
How old does a child have to be to quit school in wv?
In West Virginia a child must be at least 16 years of age to drop out of school. There is a law that will take away their drivers license if they choose to drop out though.
Can a 16 year old legally drop out of school in Louisiana?
Not in the state of Louisiana. They have set the Mandatory Education ages from 7 to 17. You must be at least 16 to drop out of school. Please note that the unemployment rate for high school drop outs runs over 50% or higher in the current economy.
How old do you have to be to drop out of school legally in the state of tn?
No. You must be 18 to drop out of high school in Oklahoma. Answer You must be 16 in Oklahoma. Just make sure you withdraw from your classes so your teachers aren't wondering why you keep skipping class!
