2009 House Bill 4132

Raise compulsory school age to 18

Introduced in the House

Feb. 4, 2009

Introduced by Rep. LaMar Lemmons (D-2)

To require compulsory school attendance for children up to age 18, instead of age 16 as is currently required.

Referred to the Committee on Education

Feb. 17, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 4, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that exempts 17 and 18 year olds whose parents or guardian have given a note of permission to school officials.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 71 to 37 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 5, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Education