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Updated: 9:43 PM Feb 25, 2009
Alabama looks at raising school dropout age to 17
An Alabama Senate committee has voted to raise the school dropout age from 16 to 17.
Posted: 3:16 PM Feb 25, 2009 |
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama Senate committee has voted to raise the school dropout age from 16 to 17.
The Senate Education Committee voted 4-1 for the bill sponsored by Republican Sen. Arthur Orr of Decatur.
The bill drew support from the state Department of Education and several education organizations.
The bill would also require a student's parent or guardian to give signed approval for dropping out.
Orr said dropping out of school is one of the most important decisions a person will make and 16-year-olds are too young to realize the impact the decision will have on their life. His bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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