A person having the control of a child between the ages of six and 16 years shall cause the child to attend a public school, an approved or recognized independent school, an approved education program, or a home study program for the full number of days for which that school is held, unless the child:
(1) is mentally or physically unable so to attend; or(2) has completed the tenth grade; or(3) is excused by the superintendent or a majority of the school directors as provided in this chapter; or(4) is enrolled in and attending a postsecondary school, as defined in subdivision 176(b)(1) of this title, which is approved or accredited in Vermont or another state.Amended 1965, No. 46, § 1, eff. 5/5/1965; 1967, No. 55; 1981, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; 1987, No. 97, § 2, eff. 6/23/1987; 1989, No. 44, § 5, eff. 6/1/1990; 1999, No. 113 (Adj. Sess.), § 3 (Adj. Sess.); 2009 , No. 44, § 35, eff. 5/21/2009.