File:  JEA - Compulsory Attendance Ages

Every child who has attained the age of six years on or before August 1 of each year and is under the age of 17 is required to attend public school with such exceptions as provided by law. It is the parents´ responsibility to ensure attendance.

The courts may issue orders against the child, child´s parent, or both compelling the child to attend school or the parent to take reasonable steps to assure the child´s attendance. The order may require the parent, child, or both to follow an appropriate treatment plan that addresses problems affecting the child´s school attendance and that ensures an opportunity for the child to obtain a quality education.

Adopted:  June 23, 1998

Revised:  July 23, 2015

LEGAL REFS.:  C.R.S. 22-32-110 (1)(mm) (board may authorize school employee to represent school district in judicial proceedings to enforce compulsory attendance)

C.R.S. 22-33-104 (compulsory school attendance ages)

C.R.S. 22-33-104.5 (home-based education)

C.R.S. 22-33-107 (enforcement of school attendance laws)

C.R.S. 22-33-108 (judicial proceedings to enforce school attendance laws)