The term compulsory attendance refers to state legislative mandates for attendance in public schools (or authorized alternatives) by children within certain age ranges for specific periods of time within the year.

What is compulsory age of attendance?

California compulsory education law requires everyone between the ages of six and eighteen years of age to attend school, except students who have graduated from high school or passed the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) and obtained parental permission.

Is attending school compulsory?

Apart from making the attendance in schools not compulsory, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has also asked all schools to promote online learning for the students who cannot go to school due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation.