'''Compulsory attendance''' is a type of [[law]] in many countries requiring [[children]] of a certain age to attend [[public school]], at least until a specified age. In some countries, notably the [[United States]], [[home schooling]] is a legal and viable alternative to compulsory public education in some states. | '''Compulsory attendance''' is a type of [[law]] in many countries requiring [[children]] of a certain age to attend [[public school]], at least until a specified age. In some countries, notably the [[United States]], [[home schooling]] is a legal and viable alternative to compulsory public education in some states. |