New Alabama Law Raises School Dropout Age

Alabama Riley Gov. Bob Riley has signed a new law raising the minimum age to drop out of high school in the state from 16 to 17.
by Associated Press
Published: Mon, May 18, 2009 - 2:12 pm CST
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Gov. Bob Riley has signed a new law
raising the minimum age to drop out of high school in the state
from 16 to 17.
The law, which Riley signed Monday, requires that a student must
attend an exit interview with a school administrator and a parent
or guardian before dropping out.
They also will have to sign a document showing that they
understood the consequences of leaving school early.
The new law was sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, a Republican from
Decatur. It takes effect with the upcoming school year.
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