Does a 16 year old need parental consent to drop out of high school in Florida?

Answer 1

Florida Statute 1003.21(1)(c) requires that, once a child reaches the age of 16, that child may file a formal declaration of intent to terminate school enrollment with the district school board. The declaration must be signed by the child and the child�s parent or legal guardian. Here is the entire statute: (c) A student who attains the age of 16 years during the school year is not subject to compulsory school attendance beyond the date upon which he or she attains that age if the student files a formal declaration of intent to terminate school enrollment with the district school board. Public school students who have attained the age of 16 years and who have not graduated are subject to compulsory school attendance until the formal declaration of intent is filed with the district school board. The declaration must acknowledge that terminating school enrollment is likely to reduce the student's earning potential and must be signed by the student and the student's parent. The school district must notify the student's parent of receipt of the student's declaration of intent to terminate school enrollment. The student's guidance counselor or other school personnel must conduct an exit interview with the student to determine the reasons for the student's decision to terminate school enrollment and actions that could be taken to keep the student in school. The student must be informed of opportunities to continue his or her education in a different environment, including, but not limited to, adult education and GED test preparation. Additionally, the student must complete a survey in a format prescribed by the Department of Education to provide data on student reasons for terminating enrollment and actions taken by schools to keep students enrolled. It is my understanding that...The declaration must be "acknowledged" by the parents, but it doesn't say they must approved of the students decision. My next thought is... what happens when the parents don't sign it?

Answer 2

In Florida, a student who is 16 years old can legally drop out of high school without parental consent. The state's compulsory education law requires students to attend school until they turn 16, at which point they can choose to leave school with or without parental permission. However, it is important to note that dropping out of high school can have long-term consequences on a student's future opportunities and success.

Answer 3

Florida compulsory education law allows a student to leave school at the age of 16-years with the permission of the parents or legal guardian. The exception is Manatee County which has established the age at 18.

Answer 4

The compulsory education law for Florida sets the age at 16 with parental consent.

Exception: Students in Manatee County who reached 16 on or after October 1st 1999 must attend school until they are 18 unless they receive a high school diploma before their 18th birthday.

Answer 5

Each state sets their own laws about mandatory education. In most, they require you to attend school until graduating from High School or age 18. Many will allow you to drop out at 16 with parental permission.

Answer 6

Florida has set a mandatory education age of at least 16. A 14 year old can not drop out of school! 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 7

Not without the permission of their parents or legal guardian.

Answer 8

The age when a student can leave high school in North Carolina with parental consent is 16.

Answer 9

Yes.

Regardless of the state's compulsory education laws, any person under the age of 18 needs the consent of parents, guardian or the court.

Answer 10

You can if you are an adult. Otherwise the parent will have to consent and the child be 16 or older.