Is it against the law for a child not to be in school? If yes, where do I find this information?
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In the United States, if the child is under 16 years of age and they are skipping school, that is called Truancy, and it is illegal. For some states it is even up to 18 years old. To find out the law for your state search Truancy Laws of _______ (the blank spot would be the state you live in). Being in a school setting outside of school, like home schooling is acceptable in every state. But the student is still tested monthly, I think, by the local public school system.
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Ask your local school district about their GED program. If there is a medical reason for you to not attend high school, you may be eligible for homebound instruction, but that would be up to a physician to say so.
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There is no such law. The Family Medical Leave Act requires employers to give time off for family medical problems, but not school activities.
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Education is mandatory in the U.S. Not sending a child to school constitutes abuse. Your dad might lose custody of you and your sister.
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Home education can be as expensive or inexpensive as you make it.  There are tons of free resources but tons of paid resources.  I don't know what the laws in England are.  Here are a few websites that may be helpful to you.\nhttp://www.primaryhomeeducation.co.uk/\nhttp://www.home-school.com/groups/england-uk.html\nhttp://www.hslda.org/hs/international/UnitedKingdom/default.asp\n\nhope that this is of help to you.  Find a group in your area for support and ideas.
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Are you trying to send someone to the school?\n\nHere's a link about alternative schools:\n\nhttp://www.parentresources.info/copyright.htm
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You are kidding?  That is against the law to do in any state. If someone was caught doing that, they would risk losing their license. You would be in trouble too.\n\nNo such thing as a free lunch. Study and go to school like everyone else.
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ABSOLUTELY!!!  There are a lot of parents out there that treat school as a free babysitting service.  They don't care what happens to their child at school, and they don't want to be bothered by the teachers.
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When you bring your children to school you are temporarily giving custody of your children to the school. They are then responsible for the care and protection of your children. The school can be held accountable if anything happens to the them while they are there. It also means that CPS and law enforcement can question or interrogate your child without you being present. They only need the permission of the school. It also means that the school is not necessarily obligated to release your child to you if you go there to get them. This is true in all public schools. I don't necessarily agree with this, I'm just telling you the facts.
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Unfortunately, they're telling the truth.  The California Education Code requires every person between the ages of 6 and 18 to attend school (Section 48200).  And all persons between the ages of 16 and 18 who are what the law calls "habitually truant" (absent far too often) can be brought to juvenile court (Section 48403).
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i think that is only being responsible as a parent.  i don't see where there is any problem. if the school has a problem with this i would ask them why and what guidelines if any they have for this situation.first and foremost the wishes of the child and parent should come first.
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Yes. All over the country a child is bound by school rules while at school, while going from home to school or vice versa, and while at school functions, even if they are not at school. For this reason, a student can be disciplined by the school for harassing another student on the way home.
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Most schools will allow or not say anything for the use of the local school after hours or when not in use.\n   However, the best thing is the direct approach. Go to the school principal and ask him/her.\n     If there are any requirement against it they will let you know. If not they will give their ok with what ever restrictions they may have.\n     That way you will not have to worry about breaking any rules or laws and getting kicked off.
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truancy is a crime, so if you don't go to school, you can be placed in juvenile "jail" where you will get an education you didn't expect.\nRunning away, by itself, is not a crime, but where will you go?  who will protect you?  how will you feed, clothe and shelter yourself SAFELY?  If your parents are truly abusive, call your local crisis clinic and ask for help.  If your parents are just being strict, go with it.  Unless they are unfit (druggies, abusers, etc), they will have your best interests at heart.
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If a child under fourteen is not getting an education, it is usually because his ir her parents can't afford it, or don't see how it will be of service to them. Sometimes, the area where the child lives cannot afford a school, and sometimes, a child has to pay for school, which the parents cannot afford. A child planning on a life in agriculture (for example, as a farmer or shepherd) or a child who will get training for their job from relatives (as an apprentice) may not even need a conventional education.
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Bottom line--a school is a business.  You have not contributed to the school via state and local taxes.
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Check with local probate court if there is such a legality.  If child is a very responsible person, might be okay, unless that child is babysitting babies.  You know your child better than anyone.  How long would parents be out?  Most children that age are too immature to be left alone.