Can a 14 year old drop out of school in Illinois?

Answer 1

16-years of age with the permission of the parent(s) or guardian. The age for compulsory education is 16; the student must have the permission of the parents or legal guardian. 16 As of January 1, 2005, the age for a student to legally drop out of school in the state of Illinois is 17 years old. http://www.cps.k12.il.us/AboutCPS/Departments/Dropout_Prevention_Recovery/ A minor may leave school at the age of 16, with parental consent.

Answer 2

I would find out from your government office, and or school. They should be able to tell you. I must add, that I know school can be hard, but please consider what you are doing. The world is a really hard place, and most employment establishments want AT LEAST a high school education . Think of your future. * In all states any student wishing to leave school who cannot obtain parental or guardian permission must be of the legal age of majority which in Illinois is 18.

Answer 3

Old? An old person is a wise person and its not wise to drop out of school for anyone. What ever it is that is troubling this person, there is help out there and they should finish school. Even if they dont want to go to college or dont think they can, they should finish high school, they will be glad they did.

Answer 4

A 14 year old can not drop out of school!. Illinois has set a mandatory education ages of 7 to 16. You must be at least 16 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.

Answer 5

In January 2005, a new state law took effect that changed Illinois' high school dropout age from 16 to 17 with parental consent in an effort to keep more students in the schools.

Answer 6

what age can you drop out of school very good answer i think 18 or 19 that is went you finished high school and if you do not want to go to unit.

Answer 7

i believe that you have to be at least 16