16 year old

[ksjane]

What is the name of your state? KS

Is it possible for a teenager to drop out of school without parents consent? If so, at what age can they do so? Also, if teen was skipping school, can truancy officers be contacted? If so, how and where? Any info is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

What is the name of your state? KS

Is it possible for a teenager to drop out of school without parents consent? If so, at what age can they do so? Also, if teen was skipping school, can truancy officers be contacted? If so, how and where? Any info is appreciated. Thanks.

My response:

Who are you in this matter - - the parent, the teenager, the Dufus?

IAAL

 

[ksjane]

I am A parent, who used to be A teenager, in addition to being A dufus pre-teenager. What does that have to do with the question at hand? The laws remain the same whether or not I am santa claus or the easter bunny...

 

[stealth2]

I am A parent, who used to be A teenager, in addition to being A dufus pre-teenager. What does that have to do with the question at hand? The laws remain the same whether or not I am santa claus or the easter bunny...

Gee. You're really looking for help, aren't you.....

 

[Rich Uncle]

I am A parent, who used to be A teenager, in addition to being A dufus pre-teenager. What does that have to do with the question at hand? The laws remain the same whether or not I am santa claus or the easter bunny...

It has nothing to do with the question, but if you were the dufus, you would get targeted advice, like practice saying, "Do you want fries with that?".

 

[ksjane]

hold the salt please.

 

[Rich Uncle]

Since you didn't get a serious answer yet, I'll give you my opinion. I don't believe a minor under 18 can do much of anything without the parent's consent.

 

[notsmartmark]

Here is a great KS site on juvenile rights and responsibilities:
http://www.ksbar.org/public/public_resources/pamphlets/for_the_record.shtml

Here's the stuff you were looking for. The school should refer a chronic truant to the courts

By law, how many years must I stay in school?
Unless approved by the court, children between the ages of seven and 18 must attend a public or private school. This may vary if you have been identified as having a disability and are entitled to receive special services. Some school districts have specialized programs that allow students to go to school and also work during school time. There are alternative schools that have specialized policies or curriculum like a technical school.

What if I don't want to go to school?
The law requires all children in our country to go to school. In Kansas, you have to attend school until the age of 18. Schools must check to find out why you are not in school. Your parents may be held responsible for your not attending school. You may be allowed to be "home schooled" or sent to a private school approved by the state.

What happens if I skip school?
You are required to attend school. This will have a major impact on your future, and it certainly will affect your parents or guardian because they will be held responsible. The courts can be involved if you continually miss school, and your parent or guardian does not or is unable to get you back in school. Eventually, you might end up in court custody. The court would then have to decide where you would be placed so that you do attend school.

If a student misses three consecutive days, five days in a semester or seven days in a school year, the school must notify your parents. The school will also notify Social and Rehabilitation Services if you are under 13, or the county attorney if you are over 13 years of age.

 

[ksjane]

Thank you very much. A mature, helpful response is always appreciated. That is exactly what I needed to know. Thanks again.

 

[BelizeBreeze]

And that's the danger of cut and paste from a general website. More times than not it's WRONG!

The Correct answer lies in the Kansas Statutes which can be found here.

Article 11.--SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, CURRICULUM AND ACCREDITATION

 

[ksjane]

Thank you for your help as well. It is truly appreciated. However, in notsmartmark's defense, he only cut and pasted those few paragraphs. I did find all the correct info, as well as the statutes via the KS BAR website.