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New Hampshire Compulsory Education Laws
More Information on Compulsory Education Laws
| Code Section | 193.1, et seq., 193-A, et seq. |
| Age at Which School Attendance is Required | Between 6 and 16 |
| Exceptions to Attendance Requirements | If in the best welfare of the child; approved private school; physical/mental condition prevents or makes attendance undesirable; receiving home education |
| Home School Provisions | Planned and supervised instructional and related educational activities including curriculum and instruction in science, math, language, government, history, health, reading, writing and spelling, history of U.S. and New Hampshire constitution and exposure to and appreciation of art and music; notification and evaluation required; home schooled children shall have access to curricular courses and programs offered by school district where child resides |
| Penalties on Parents for Noncompliance | Misdemeanor and compel child to attend school |
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