A. Every child between seven and 16 years of age shall attend school pursuant to AS 14.30.010(a). Every parent, guardian, or other person having the responsibility for or control of a child between seven and 16 years of age shall maintain the child in regular attendance during the entire school term. This section does not apply if a child is provided an academic education pursuant to the provisions of AS 14.30.010(b) or any applicable successor statute.

B. If a parent, legal guardian, or other person having the responsibility for or control of a child elects to enroll a child who is six years of age in first grade in public school, the child is subject to the provisions of this section after enrollment. If the parent or guardian of a child so enrolled determines within 60 days of enrollment that the best interests of the child are not being served by enrollment in first grade, the child may be withdrawn from school, and the provisions of this section do not apply until the child is seven years of age.

C. A student aged 16 or older who is enrolled in public school is responsible for their attendance unless otherwise provided by law. (Ord. 2019-09 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2014-28 § 2, 2014. 2004 Code § 9.20.020.)