Home schooling in Colorado compulsory age?

Question

What does it mean when it says this:

"Compulsory School Age:7 and under the age of 17. Also "appl[ies] to a six-year-old child who has been enrolled in a public school in the first [or higher] grade," unless the "parent or legal guardian chooses to withdraw such child." Compulsory attendance age for those homeschooling under Option 1 is from age 7 to 16."

Does this mean you can only be home schooled until 16...or what?

Thanks.

Answer 1

It means if you homeschool below 7 and above 16 are not manditory.

Most parents who choose to homeschool, however, tend to start young.  Sometimes as young as 2 or 3 but usually by 4.  Most homeschoolers can read, write and do simple math by 6 (first grade entry level).

Some kids choose to homeschool year round.

This is why the statistics show the typical homeschooler is 2-3 grades ahead of public schoolers by age 9 and stay there.

Many homeschoolers are applying to college at age 16, some are already in college at 16.

Answer 2

The wording really isn't any different for those in public school: you MUST be in some form of schooling from age 7-16. Doesn't mean you have to stop school at 16--it just means you can "drop out" at that point and not get your diploma.

Answer 3

That means that if you're ready, you can graduate at 16.  No formal schooling is required after that point, though you can continue if need be.