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School Dropout Age to Remain at 16 in Kentucky

By Associated Press

Frankfort, KY – Lawmakers have ended a special legislative session without increasing the minimum dropout age in Kentucky from 16 to 18. The proposal got through the House last week, despite objections from opponents who worry the move will lead to disruptions in classrooms, only to die in the Senate.