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1. www.findlaw.com › state › west-virginia-lawWest Virginia Compulsory Education Laws - FindLaw

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   Oct 26, 2017 · The table below outlines the compulsory education laws in West Virginia. Children between the ages of 6 and 16 must attend school. If a child over 16 is still enrolled in school, i.e. hasn’t already graduated, gotten a GED, or otherwise dropped out, then he or she must attend school. To education your child at home, you must meet the board of ...

2. code.wvlegislature.gov › 18/8/1AWest Virginia Code | §18-8-1A

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   3 days ago · §18-8-1a. Commencement and termination of compulsory school attendance; public school entrance requirements; exceptions. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of section one of this article, compulsory school attendance begins with the school year in which the sixth birthday is reached prior to July 1 of such year or upon enrolling in a full-time publicly funded kindergarten program, and ...

3. code.wvlegislature.gov › 18/8/1West Virginia Code | §18-8-1

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   22 hours ago · Article 8A. ARTICLE 8. COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. §18-8-1. Compulsory school attendance; exemptions. (a) Exemption from the requirements of compulsory public school attendance established in §18-8-1a of this code shall be made on behalf of any child for the causes or conditions set forth in this section. Each cause or condition set forth ...

4. hslda.org › compulsory-school-age-in-west-virginiaCompulsory School Age in West Virginia - HSLDA

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   Jul 1, 2020 · Legal Analysis of West Virginia’s New Compulsory School Attendance Age. On March 13, 2010, the West Virginia Legislature passed House Bill 4593, which amended West Virginia Code § 18-8-1a (a) (3). Among the changes to this section of the Code was an increase in the age of compulsory attendance from 16 to 17. Here’s some information about ...

5. www.findlaw.com › state › west-virginia-lawWest Virginia Education Laws - FindLaw

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   Apr 10, 2024 · West Virginia's compulsory education law requires children of school age to attend school until they are 17 or get a high school diploma. West Virginia School Prayer Laws. An overview of West Virginia law on prayer in public schools. This law allows for voluntary, silent contemplation at the start of the school day.

6. legalaidwv.org › legal-information › truancyTruancy - Legal Aid WV

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   May 24, 2021 · After the first offense, the parent of a child under the age of 18 will be fined $50 – $100 and the cost of prosecution. The parent may also have to accompany the child to school. The sentence can be dropped if the child attends 60 days of school without an absence after the conviction. If a second offense occurs, the parent will be fined $50 ...

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   What are the compulsory education laws in West Virginia?

   • The table below outlines the compulsory education laws in West Virginia. Children between the ages of 6 and 16 must attend school. If a child over 16 is still enrolled in school, i.e. hasn’t already graduated, gotten a GED, or otherwise dropped out, then he or she must attend school.

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   What does the West Virginia Department of Education do?

   • The West Virginia Department of Education is a government agency that oversees the public school system in West Virginia, which is responsible for the education of more than 273,000 students in more than 700 schools with 20,000 teachers.

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   What if my child is beyond compulsory school attendance age?

   • However, even if your child is beyond compulsory school attendance age, there may be situations where you would want to continue to follow the requirements of a home education option recognized under West Virginia law until your child graduates from high school (filing a home education notice, keeping attendance and other records, etc.).

   Compulsory School Age in West Virginia - HSLDA

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   How long does a child have to attend school in Wyoming?

   • Because of specific legislative authorization, children in Cabell, Marshall, Monroe, and Wyoming Counties are subject to compulsory attendance until the child turns 18. HSLDA believes that a parent-issued diploma and transcript should be sufficient to demonstrate that a child has completed a secondary education.

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   What is the West Virginia Code 18-8-1a(a)(3)?

   • On March 13, 2010, the West Virginia Legislature passed House Bill 4593, which amended West Virginia Code § 18-8-1a (a) (3). Among the changes to this section of the Code was an increase in the age of compulsory attendance from 16 to 17.

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   When does a child have to go to school?

   • Children must attend school or comply with the homeschool laws beginning in the first school year a child turns 6 before July 1, or upon enrolling in a publicly supported kindergarten program. The child remains subject to compulsory school attendances until the child turns 17.

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   The West Virginia Department of Education is a government agency that oversees the public school system in West Virginia, which is responsible for the education of more than 273,000 students in more than 700 schools with 20,000 teachers. Our goal is to provide a statewide system of education that ensures all students graduate from high school prepared for success in college and/or careers.