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N.J. Senate panel OKs bill to raise dropout age tN.J. Senate panel OKs bill to raise dropout age technical school new jerseyechnical school new jersey,Now state law requires instruction until age 16. Bills to boost the mandatory attendance age have bounced around New Jersey for years but got new attention when President Obama called for compulsory schooling until 18 or graduation in his state of the union speech last month.
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Sen. Teresa Ruiz (D-Es), who heads the education committee, said the bill was just the beginning of a public discussion about how to prevent dropouts, and said keeping them in school would pay off long-term. Studies show dropouts are more likely to impose costs on taxpayers through crime, jail and welre dependency. With more teens getting diplomas, We would have a better base of people who have the ability to work, Ruiz said.
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Monday’s vote was three in vor, one against and one abstention. Currently, 21 states require schooling until 18.
The New Jersey State HouseSupporters argue requiring more schooling would help young people get the skills they need to thrive in a harsh, high-tech economy. Keeping more teens in school would be expensive, however, especially because many experts say raising the school departure age works only if there’s a comprehensive network of alternative programs and social services to keep them engaged. Many drop out because of mily crises, pregnancy, addiction and other problems.
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Beyond the cost, some critics of such bills argue that forcing disaffected teens to stay in school disrupts learning for other students. New Jersey has one of the nation’s highest graduation rates, but in some poor cities, such asPaterson, only about half the students who start high school finish four years later.
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A bill that would require students to stay in school until they graduate or turn 18 passed the Senate education committee Monday, shortly after passing the Assembly education committee last week.
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