What are the school attendance requirements in North Dakota?

Full question:

What are the requirements for school attendance in North Dakota? Minimum Age and Age they can withdraw.

  • Category: Education
  • Subcategory: Compulsory Education
  • Date:
  • State: North Dakota

Answer:

In North Dakota, children ages seven to sixteen must attend school. According to N.D.C.C. § 15.1-20-01, a person responsible for a child in this age range must ensure the child attends public school for the entire school year.

If a child is enrolled at age six, the responsible person must also ensure attendance for the school year. However, they can withdraw the child at this age, but once withdrawn, the child cannot be re-enrolled until the next school year, unless the withdrawal is due to relocating to another school district.

This requirement does not apply if the child is exempt under section 15.1-20-02.

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FAQs

In North Dakota, attendance requirements stipulate that children aged seven to sixteen must attend school regularly. While there is no specific number of absences defined as 'too low,' excessive absences can lead to truancy issues. Schools typically monitor attendance and may intervene if a student misses a significant number of days without a valid excuse. Parents should ensure their child attends school consistently to avoid potential legal repercussions.