Introduced by Sen. Liz Brater (D) on January 10, 2007, to require compulsory school attendance for children up to age 18, instead of age 16 as is currently required, with some exceptions. Attendance at a community college cooperative program for high school students, or in vocational education would be allowed as alternatives.
Referred to the Senate Education Committee on January 10, 2007.
1) Think about it!!! by Anonymous Citizen on April 3, 2007 I am currently a student in high school and on May 3rd 2007 one of my classes has a debate with another hight over this issue and ive done some research over this and i found out that informed me of a school in 2003-2004 that had a nearly a 50% dropout and less then 10% graduation rate, Is what you want to see from schools. Reply
2) I agree by plumberboy on March 28, 2007 I agree this is just another way for the government to increase that already 7 million people in the legal system.I push my kids hard to get a solid education because it enpowers you and opens many doors in life that aren't available to you withuot a solid education.I was a high school drop out it is one of the biggest regrets of my life. I managed to get into plumbing and it pays the bills but I have to plumb there are little options for me.I am thankful for my job it puts a roof over my head and provides for me, my wife, and four kids. The bottom line is this law has good intentions but infriges to deeply on personal freedoms.I hope it goes no where. Reply
3) How do you force education? by Anonymous Citizen on February 14, 2007 The old saying goes "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink. You can lead a kid to class, but you can't make it think". If a child does not want to learn then they become a distraction to the rest of the class, so what do you do about the problem child? I want my children to recieve an education, not to be babysetted by teachers who have to maintain order over kids that don't want to learn at the peril of those that do. Reply