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Montana Compulsory Education Laws
More Information on Compulsory Education Laws
| Code Section | 20-5-102, et seq. |
| Age at Which School Attendance is Required | Between 7 and the later of attaining 16 or finishing 8th grade |
| Exceptions to Attendance Requirements | Enrolled in another district or state; supervised correspondence or home study; excused by district judge or board of trustees; enrolled in nonpublic or home school |
| Home School Provisions | Give notice to county superintendent; maintain records; give 180 days of instruction; building complies with health and safety regulations; provide organized course of study in subjects required by public schools |
| Penalties on Parents for Noncompliance | Fine of $5 to $20; if parent refuses to pay he shall be imprisoned in county jail 10 to 30 days |
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