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North Dakota Compulsory Education Laws
More Information on Compulsory Education Laws
| Code Section | 15.1-20-01, et seq. |
| Age at Which School Attendance is Required | Between 7 and 16 |
| Exceptions to Attendance Requirements | Child attends school for same length of time at approved, non-public school; child has completed high school; child necessary to support family; child has disability that renders attendance or participation impracticable; child is home educated |
| Home School Provisions | Must file statement with superintendent 14 days before home schooling begins. Parent must be either: licensed to teach, holder of a B.A., has passed national teaching exam, or meets requirements of public school teacher as specified in 15.1-23-06. Instruction must be minimum four hours per day for minimum of 175 days a year and must encompass instruction taught in public schools. Student must take standardized test and parent must file results with the superintendent |
| Penalties on Parents for Noncompliance | - |
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