I enrolled my son in kindergarten but don’t always send him to school. Since kindergarten isn’t mandatory, does it really matter if he attends every day?

While it is true that kindergarten is not mandatory, in New York it is required that a child is enrolled and attending school in September of the year that they turn 6 years old. From that time on if the child is consistently absent without documented excuse, the school is required to investigate the reason for these absences.

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1. I enrolled my son in kindergarten but don’t always send him to school. Since kindergarten isn’t mandatory, does it really matter if he attends every day?
2. My child is enrolled in school but I have decided that I would prefer to educate my child at home. Can I be charged with educational neglect for not sending my child to school?
3. My child is 15 years old and refusing to attend school. It is beyond my control to ensure his attendance. Can I be charged with educational neglect?