Summary of Original Version

Amend KRS 159.030 to create an exemption for compulsory attendance in school for a child who is at least 16 years old and has obtained a High School Equivalency Diploma.

Summary of Amendment: Senate Floor Amendment 1 -- G. Williams

Summary Delete Section 1; amend KRS 159.030 to permit exception for compulsory attendance upon specified conditions; amend KRS 158.143 to reduce eligibility for high school equivalency diploma to age 16 upon specified conditions; permit the state board to promulgate administrative regulations to establish qualifying apprenticeship opportunities and to specify opportunities to be included.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 159.030