Title: | Does raising the state compulsory school attendance age achieve the intended outcomes? |
Description: | Many states have raised the compulsory school attendance age to 17 or 18, anticipating that a reduction in dropout, truancy, and discipline problems will more than compensate for the higher costs of educating students longer. This review examines the evidence on whether a higher compulsory school attendance age results in improved student outcomes. Against this background, this review addresses the following research questions:
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Cover Date: | December 2013 |
Web Release: | December 11, 2013 |
Print Release: | December 11, 2013 |
Publication #: | REL 2014005 General Ordering Information |
Center/Program: | REL |
Associated Centers: | NCEE |
Authors: | Philip E. Mackey: Phil Mackey Associates Teresa G. Duncan: ICF International |
Type of Product: | What's Happening |
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For questions about the content of this What's Happening, please contact: Erin Pollard. |