at what age can you drop out of school
You also asked if any states require students to have permission to drop out of school before graduating from high school. According to information provided by the Education Commission of the States (ECS), as of March 2000, 22 states and the District of Columbia have mandatory school ages higher than age 16.
Senate bill: No dropouts until age 18. Iowa students wouldnât be able to quit school until they were 18 years old under an Iowa Senate bill generating debate about the best ways to address high school dropout rates in a competitive global economy.