Oklahoma § 56-230.66 - Compulsory school attendance
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 56-230.66 — Compulsory school attendance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-230.66. Compulsory school attendance
A. Compulsory school attendance for a child from the age at
which the child is eligible to attend kindergarten to eighteen (18)
years of age, unless the child is being home educated as per the
Oklahoma Constitution and statutes, shall be a condition for
participation in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
program.
B. The Commission for Human Services shall promulgate rules for
implementing the provisions of this section which will authorize the
Department to deny a recipient of benefits under the TANF program
that portion of payments which relate to an individual who fails to
comply with the requirements of this section.
Added by Laws 1992, c. 291, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1992. Amended by
Laws 1995, c. 346, § 13, eff. July 1, 1995; Laws 1997, c. 414, § 17,
eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Renumbered from § 234.1 of this title by Laws
1997, c. 414, § 32, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 56-230.66
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 56-230.66 cover?
Section 56-230.66 ("Compulsory school attendance") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 56-230.66 apply to my situation?
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