It shall be unlawful for a parent, guardian, or other person having custody of a child who is over the age of five years, and under the age of 18 years, to neglect or refuse to cause or compel such child to attend and comply with the rules of some public, private or other school, unless other means of education are provided for the full term the schools of the district are in session or the child is excused as provided in this section. One-half day of kindergarten shall be required of all children five years of age or older unless the child is excused from kindergarten attendance as provided in this section. A child who is five years of age shall be excused from kindergarten attendance until the next school year if a parent, guardian, or other person having custody of the child notifies the superintendent of the district where the child is a resident by certified mail prior to enrollment in kindergarten, or at any time during the first school year that the child is required to attend kindergarten pursuant to this section, of election to withhold the child from kindergarten until the next school year after the child is six years of age.
(Ord. 3318, passed 8-20-19)
Statutory reference:
Neglect or refusal to compel child to attend school, see 70 O.S. § 10-105