Senate panel approves bill to let local school districts decide whether to keep students until 18
February 02, 2012 | Jack Brammer | Comments 1
By Jack Brammer
jbrammer@herald-leader.com
FRANKFORT – The Senate Education Committee unanimously approved a bill Thursday that would let each local school board on the recommendation of the superintendent and approval of the state Department of Education require children to attend school until their 18th birthday.
The sponsor of Senate Bill 109, Sen. Jack Westwood, R-Erlanger, said he favors local control over Gov. Steve Beshear’s support of a House Bill that would raise the school dropout age from 16 to 18 statewide, beginning in 2017.
That measure, House Bill 216, has been approved by a House committee and is awaiting action in the full House.
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The idea is good, but it shouldn’t be allowed. School districts should be uniform, especially if they are public institutions. what is fair for one must be fair for all. districts that don’t raise the age would be inherently hurting thier students and their community. choice is a good thing, but if it hurts the public good then it should not be allowed.