Does enrolling my child in a private school satisfy the compulsory attendance requirements?
Yes. s. 1003.21(1)(a)1., F.S., states that all children who have attained the age of 6 years or who will have attained the age of 6 years by February 1 of any school year or who are older than 6 years of age but who have not attained the age of 16 years, except as otherwise provided, are required to attend school regularly during the entire school term. Private schools as defined in s. 1002.01(2), F.S., satisfy the requirements for attendance according to s. 1003.01(13), F.S.
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