Jerome Joint School District No. 261

STUDENTS 3040

Compulsory Attendance

The parent or guardian of any child who has attained the age of seven (7) years, but not the age of sixteen (16) years shall cause that child to be instructed in subjects commonly and usually taught in the public schools.  Unless the child is otherwise comparably instructed, the parent or guardian shall cause the child to attend a public, private, or parochial school for a period each year equal to that during which the public schools are in session.

-Idaho Code  § 33-202

Attendance

Parents or guardians are required to have children ages seven (7) through sixteen (16) enrolled in and attending a public, private, parochial school.  This school must meet the certification and standard requirements of the state of Idaho, per Idaho Code 33-202 through 205.

Legal Reference:

Art. IX, § 9, Idaho Constitution – Compulsory Attendance at School

I.C. §33-201 School age

I.C. § 33-202 School attendance compulsory

I.C. § 33-207 Proceedings Against Parent or Guardians

Policy History:

Adopted on:           04/28/2009

Revised on: 02/25/2025