In NYC, which ages define the school attendance requirement for children?

In NYC, which ages define the school attendance requirement for children?

• A. Ages 6 to 16
• B. Ages 6 to 17 for those who turn 6 before December 31 and turn 17 on or after July 1
• C. Ages 5 to 18
• D. Ages 7 to 16

Answer: (B)

In NYC, compulsory school attendance is determined by age with a date-based twist. The normal rule is from age 6 to 16, but there’s an extension for certain students: if a child’s 6th birthday happens before December 31 and their 17th birthday happens on or after July 1, they must continue attending school until they turn 17. This aligns attendance with the school-year calendar, so students who will be 17 during the period after the school year start stay in school through their 17th birthday. If the 17th birthday occurs before July 1 (or the 6th birthday isn’t before year-end), the extension doesn’t apply and the standard 6–16 rule governs.

In NYC, compulsory school attendance is determined by age with a date-based twist. The normal rule is from age 6 to 16, but there’s an extension for certain students: if a child’s 6th birthday happens before December 31 and their 17th birthday happens on or after July 1, they must continue attending school until they turn 17. This aligns attendance with the school-year calendar, so students who will be 17 during the period after the school year start stay in school through their 17th birthday. If the 17th birthday occurs before July 1 (or the 6th birthday isn’t before year-end), the extension doesn’t apply and the standard 6–16 rule governs.