[Lmresearch] New Civic Enterprises Report--Raising the Compulsory Schooling Attendance Age: The Case for Reform

[Russell W. Rumberger]

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           Raising the Compulsory Schooling Attendance Age: The Case for Reform

            By John M. Bridgeland, John J. DiIulio, Jr. and Ryan Streeter 

            Since the publication of The Silent Epidemic: Perspectives of High School Dropouts, governors and state legislators have requested more information about one of our policy recommendations - to consider raising the compulsory school attendance age under state law from 16 or 17 to the age of 18, coupled with support for struggling students. In recent years, more and more states have been passing or introducing legislation to raise the compulsory school age. Many states have recognized that the original laws were passed 100 years ago or more when we had a very different economy. Today's globally competitive economy requires at least a high school diploma and often additional education and training to provide the knowledge and skills needed for the 21st century. Good research also supports the view that increasing the compulsory school age can help decrease the dropout rate in schools. Notwithstanding the evidence, a majority of states still permit students to drop out before the age of 18. 

            This report provides state and local leaders more information about the merits of raising the compulsory school age - including the latest research, compelling arguments, and examples of how other states are making progress - in order to strengthen the arsenal of tools states and communities have to combat the dropout epidemic.

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