# 16 V.S.A. § 1121: Attendance by children of school age required

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T16_C25_S1121

## Section

- **Citation:** 16 V.S.A. § 1121
- **Heading:** Attendance by children of school age required
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 16 / Chapter 25 / Section 1121

## Text

A person having the control of a child between the ages of six and 16 years shall cause the child to attend a public school, an approved or recognized independent school, an approved education program, or a home study program for the full number of days for which that school is held, unless the child:

(1) is mentally or physically unable so to attend; or

(2) has completed the tenth grade; or

(3) is excused by the superintendent or a majority of the school directors as provided in this chapter; or

(4) is enrolled in and attending a postsecondary school, as defined in subdivision 176(b)(1) of this title, which is approved or accredited in Vermont or another state.

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- [16 V.S.A. § 1071 § 1071. School year and school day](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T16_C25_S1071.md)
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- [16 V.S.A. § 1123 § 1123. Attendance may be excused](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T16_C25_S1123.md)
- [16 V.S.A. § 1125 § 1125. Truant officers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T16_C25_S1125.md)
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