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North Dakota Compulsory Education Laws


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Code Section15.1-20-01, et seq.
Age at Which School Attendance is RequiredBetween 7 and 16
Exceptions to Attendance RequirementsChild 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 ProvisionsMust 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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