About SchoolAge

SchoolAge helps parents, teachers, and cross-state movers answer one practical question fast: at what age must a child start school, and when can they legally leave? We turn each state’s education code into a simple lookup and plain-English reference.

Every state page lists the compulsory starting age, the legal leaving (dropout) age, how long public school stays available, and the homeschool/private-school alternatives.

We are a reference, not a legal authority. Attendance laws change and vary by district — always confirm the current rule with your state Department of Education before relying on it.