Teens and the Law: You and School
Some of your peers have taken a stand regarding incidents at school. As a result, the courts have had to consider your individual rights.
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You and School (97)
What will happen to me if I ditch school?
State law requires you to be in school for a certain number of days each school year. There is also a maximum number of days allowed for unexcused absences. Once you hit that number, you′ll ...
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You and School (1)
How long do I have to stay in school?
"Illiteracy is an enduring disability. . . .The inability to read and write will handicap the individual each and every day of his life." [U.S. Supreme Court, Plyler v. Doe, 457 US 202 (1982)] [caption id="attachment_1031" ...
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Do I have to go to school?
"Education is the very foundation of good citizenship." [U.S. Supreme Court, Brown v. Board of Education, 347 US 483 (1954)]. By law, all U.S. children are required to go to school. Public education is free, as is ...
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