Can I drop out?

[Attheedge]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan

I am 16 years old, class of 2015. With the recent law change on compulsory attendance, I am confused. Am I able to drop out without parents permission? What do I have to do?

 

[Zigner]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan

I am 16 years old, class of 2015. With the recent law change on compulsory attendance, I am confused. Am I able to drop out without parents permission? What do I have to do?

You must do as your parents direct until you are 18. If they don't want you to drop out, you don't drop out.

 

[Attheedge]

You must do as your parents direct until you are 18. If they don't want you to drop out, you don't drop out.

No, I do not have to do as they direct. I can move out when I am 17. There was a recent law change, and everything I read hasn't explained well enough. I would like an answer about this, not a false statement.

 

[tranquility]

No, I do not have to do as they direct. I can move out when I am 17. There was a recent law change, and everything I read hasn't explained well enough. I would like an answer about this, not a false statement.

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/compulsory_attendance_257944_7.pdf

And, it is not entirely true you can move out at 17.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Can_you_move_out_at_17_in_Michigan

 

[Ohiogal]

No, I do not have to do as they direct. I can move out when I am 17. There was a recent law change, and everything I read hasn't explained well enough. I would like an answer about this, not a false statement.

Ruin your life as much as you want. Don't expect the rest of us to deal with the consequences.

 

[Proserpina]

Oy Vey child - how many times are you going to ask the darned question?

 

[Just Blue]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan

I am 16 years old, class of 2015. With the recent law change on compulsory attendance, I am confused. Am I able to drop out without parents permission? What do I have to do?

Why would you do such a dumb thing? Have you "googled" the stat's on HSDO?? Do you want your future comments to start with " Do you want fries with your order?"?

 

[Just Blue]

No, I do not have to do as they direct. I can move out when I am 17. There was a recent law change, and everything I read hasn't explained well enough. I would like an answer about this, not a false statement.

Please provide the "law change". Thanks.

 

[Just Blue]

Oy Vey child - how many times are you going to ask the darned question?

OP posted on another forum? Wow. I am surprised!!

 

[justalayman]

Please provide the "law change". Thanks.

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/%28S%28kdjtg2rugbb2ehumnlo2esnn%29%29/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectname=mcl-380-1561

 

[quincy]

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/%28S%28kdjtg2rugbb2ehumnlo2esnn%29%29/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectname=mcl-380-1561

Here is a direct link to what justalayman provided above: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-380-1561.pdf

Age is one (important) factor looked at. There could potentially be others (although Attheedge has not indicated any of these other factors apply).

High school drop-outs tend not to fare well, in Michigan or elsewhere.