File:  JEA - Compulsory Attendance Ages

Every child who has attained the age of seven years 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:  August 1998

Revised:  July 2007

LEGAL REFS.:  C.R.S. 22-33-104

C.R.S. 22-33-104.5

C.R.S. 22-33-107

C.R.S. 22-33-108