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Michigan Compulsory Education Laws
More Information on Compulsory Education Laws
| Code Section | 380.1561, et seq. |
| Age at Which School Attendance is Required | Between 6 and 16 |
| Exceptions to Attendance Requirements | Enrolled in approved non-public school which teaches subjects comparable to those in public schools to children of same age; under 9 years old and doesn't reside within 2.5 miles of nearest traveled road of public school and transportation not provided; age 12 to 13 while in attendance of confirmation classes not to exceed 5 months |
| Home School Provisions | An organized education program which teaches subjects comparable to those taught in public schools to children of corresponding age and grade |
| Penalties on Parents for Noncompliance | Warrant issued, hearing and determination made; misdemeanor: fine of $5 to $50 and/or 2 to 90 days jail |
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