Bill Would Raise School Attendance Age To 18 (WBAL-TV Baltimore)

Story date: 2008-02-11 04:50:24
Added on: 2008-02-11 05:00:22

BALTIMORE -- A new report said the state could sharply reduce high school dropout rates by requiring students to remain in school until they turn 18, but it would cost $200 million a year and add to shortages of classroom space and teachers.


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