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Minnesota Compulsory Education Laws<\/h1>\n
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All states require children of a certain age to receive a formal education, with some exceptions. State compulsory education laws<\/a> often include enforcement measures that hold parents or legal guardians liable for their child’s truancy<\/a>, in addition to juvenile court involvement. These laws are not limited to public or private education, though, and generally accommodate homeschooled students as well.<\/p>\n

What Are Minnesota’s Compulsory Education Requirements?<\/h2>\n

The state of Minnesota requires children between the ages of seven and 16 to attend school or receive an equivalent education through homeschooling. "Good cause" exceptions are determined by each school board, but generally include:<\/p>\n