New Law Lowers Compulsory School Age from Seven to Six Years Old
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a new law that lowers the compulsory school age for students in Illinois in order to ensure all children have the opportunity to build a solid foundation for academic achievement. The law will also help to combat truancy. Research shows that children who start school at an earlier age are less likely to drop out…
