When is it legal to drop out of school without parental consent?

Answer 1

States establish compulsory education and legal age of majority laws. The legal age of majority in most US states is 18, a person under that age must have parental consent to leave school. In a few US states compulsory education laws require the student to attend school or an equivalent of such (home schooling, GED) until the age of 18 regardless of whether or not parents consent to his or her dropping out before that time. Other states assess a penalty for early drop out students in which they are not allowed a state driver's license or would be required to forfeit a license already in his or her possession until they obtain a high school diploma or GED.

Answer 2

18, it used to be 16. but the laws have changed, in the state of Texas you have to be 18 to drop out of school on your own. you can be 16, with parental consent and be able to drop out. thats the youngest age, and you have to have parental consent for any other age between 16-18.

Answer 3

You sound like an intelligent person with a few problems (whether it be personal or at school.) There is no reason to drop out of high school and not give yourself a chance at furthering your education. Out in the world today education is everything whether you believe it or not at the present time. If you are having problems at school talk to your parents, grandparents or guardian or even talk to the school counselor. If your grades are slipping ASK FOR HELP because it's there for you. Never consider you aren't good enough to go to school or that you are ever stupid. I was terrible at Math in school (and still am) but am very good at many other things that some people aren't good at. We all have things we are good at and some things we aren't that great at. Take a big breath and really think about this one. If you have a problem please post it on this board and we'll try to help in any way we can. Sometimes talking about your problems makes you realize there are solutions to that problem and that you are not alone and the problem isn't that great.

Answer 4

The answer depends on where you live because the laws are different in each state.

Answer 5

US states establish compulsory education laws. There are no states which allow a minor to drop out of school without the consent of parents or a legal guardian or permission from the court.

Answer 6

I am not sure but in some states i believe it is age sixteen unless of certain curcumstances.