The act in section 27(1), again, I am going to paraphrase because I didn't write it all down. It says that children who are between the ages of six and 16 shall attend, and actually, there is a financial penalty if they don't attend. I believe it is $100; we don't want to make students afraid of school. It says that the parents shall ensure that the child attends, as well. Under that, there is nothing that says that they have to; so, no, children under six or over 16, it does not say that they shall attend.
Caroline Cochrane on Question 760-18(3): Mandatory Attendance in Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten
In the Legislative Assembly on May 30th, 2019. See this statement in context.
Question 760-18(3): Mandatory Attendance in Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten
Oral Questions
May 30th, 2019
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