MANDATORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AGE

Under current law, until July 1, 2011 students must stay in school until graduation or age 18. But starting July 1, 2011, a student may drop out at age 17 if his/her parent or guardian personally appears at the school district office and signs a withdrawal form. After the 2012-2013 school year the school dropout age reverts back to age 18.

For more information go to: Connecticut State Department of Education

SOURCE: Conn. State Dept. of Education
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CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: June2011