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COMPULSORY EDUCATION LAW REFORM IN PENNSYLVANIA: REDEFINING COMPULSORY SCHOOL AGE IN PENNSYLVANIA

Meehan, Terence (2015) COMPULSORY EDUCATION LAW REFORM IN PENNSYLVANIA: REDEFINING COMPULSORY SCHOOL AGE IN PENNSYLVANIA. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

This study scrutinizes the current compulsory education law in Pennsylvania. All components of the law, including historical factors, social aspects, and attempts to amend the statute are examined. Obstacles that have prevented Pennsylvania from joining the 48 states that require enrollment before the age of eight are reviewed. The identity and motivations of lobbyists who argue against amending the law and factors leading to their success are identified. Statistics regarding unenrolled children in Pennsylvania between the ages of six and eight are compared to social issues affecting school enrollment in 2014. The study also reviews social issues from 1991, when the number of unenrolled six- and seven-year-olds was estimated to number 26,000. Finally an amendment to the Pennsylvania School Code compulsory enrollment age is presented.

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Item Type: University of Pittsburgh ETD
Status: Unpublished
Creators/Authors:
CreatorsEmailPitt UsernameORCID
Meehan, TerenceTM701@aol.com
ETD Committee:
TitleMemberEmail AddressPitt UsernameORCID
Committee ChairKerr, Mary Margaretmmkerr@pitt.eduMMKERR
Committee MemberTrovato, Charlenetrovato@pitt.eduTROVATO
Committee MemberVanShura, Mary Esthermev14@pitt.eduMEV14
Committee MemberVander Ven, Karenkvander@pitt.eduKVANDER
Date: 28 January 2015
Date Type: Publication
Defense Date: 16 July 2014
Approval Date: 28 January 2015
Submission Date: 16 January 2015
Access Restriction: No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately.
Number of Pages: 85
Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Schools and Programs: School of Education > Administrative and Policy Studies
Degree: EdD - Doctor of Education
Thesis Type: Doctoral Dissertation
Refereed: Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords: Compulsory Enrollment in Pennsylvania Schools is reviewed and analyzed with recommendation for lowering age for school enrollment.
Date Deposited: 28 Jan 2015 21:48
Last Modified: 15 Nov 2016 14:26
URI: http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/23952

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