Key Votes
SB 9 - Extends Compusory School Attendance - Key Vote
Alaska Key Votes
Stages
Family
Issues
Stage Details
Legislation - Referred to Committee (House) - March 29, 2012
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (13-7) - March 28, 2012 (Key vote)
Title: Extends Compusory School Attendance
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that extends the age for compulsory school attendance.
Highlights:
- Requires children between the ages of 6 and 18 to attend school, whereas existing law required children between the ages of 7 and 16 (Sec. 2).
- Specifies that the provisions of this act do not apply to students who have completed the 12th grade or have graduated from a secondary school (Sec. 3).
Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - Jan. 19, 2011
Title: Extends Compusory School Attendance
Sponsors
- Bettye J. Davis (AK - D) (Out Of Office)
