The Vermont Statutes Online
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Title 16 : Education
Chapter 025 : Attendance and Discipline
Subchapter 003 : Compulsory Attendance
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§ 1121. Attendance by children of school age required
The parent or guardian of a child between six and 16 years of age shall cause the child to attend a public school, an approved or recognized independent school, an approved education program, or a home study program for the full number of days for which that school is held, unless the child:
(1) per medical recommendation, is mentally or physically unable to attend;
(2) has completed the 10th grade;
(3) is excused by the superintendent or designee or the head of school for an approved independent school or designee as provided in this chapter; or
(4) is enrolled in and attending a postsecondary school, as defined in subdivision 176(b)(1) of this title, which is approved or accredited in Vermont or another state. (Amended 1965, No. 46, § 1, eff. May 5, 1965; 1967, No. 55; 1981, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; 1987, No. 97, § 2, eff. June 23, 1987; 1989, No. 44, § 5, eff. June 1, 1990; 1999, No. 113 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; 2009, No. 44, § 35, eff. May 21, 2009; 2025, No. 122 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. July 1, 2026.)