What is considered the legal age in South Carolina?

Answer 1

S.C. compulsory education code sets the age at 17. Exceptions in the code allows a minor to leave school at age 16 with approval from the court of jurisdiction. (S.C. Code, Education, Article 1, Sect: 59-65-10(A) to Sect: 59-65-30 (C)

Answer 2

Both parents or the parent who has full legal custody must agree to the action. Information and forms can be obtained from the school district's administration office in the city or county where the student is enrolled.

Answer 3

In South Dakota, a child who is at least 16 years old can quit school if they enroll in a general education development test preparation program that is school-based or for which a school contracts and the child successfully completes the test or if they reach the age of eighteen years.

Answer 4

The state's compulsory education laws set the age a minor can stop attending school at sixteen (16).

Answer 5

No. Any parent that does not enroll their child through age 17 and cause them to attend school can be fined or jailed. 16 years or older can be excused by a court.

Answer 6

No age. Stay in school or you'll be scrubbing toilets.

Answer 7

The age of majority in SC is 18.