{"id":354888,"date":"2016-04-04T10:45:15","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/education\/education-options.html"},"modified":"2024-09-27T08:02:00","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T13:02:00","slug":"education-options","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/education\/education-options.html","title":{"rendered":"Education Options"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n \n Education Options\n <\/h1>\n \n There are many school options available to students. Today, school enrollment is mandatory for most children of a certain age range, which is governed by state laws. \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Parents have the option of sending their children to public school, private school, or religious school. Some parents choose to keep their children home for home education.
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State laws mandate students receive an education. This education should be comparable to public school education. State compulsory attendance law education requirements have a few exceptions. <\/p>\r\n

Regardless, all states have the same goal. They work to provide a high-quality education. This education must meet state requirements and prepare students for the future.<\/p>\r\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Types of Schools\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h2>\n \n