FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

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Which law was passed in Massachusetts requiring children under 14 to attend school?

Child Labor Law
Compulsory Education Law
School Attendance Law
Educational Reform Act

The correct answer is: Compulsory Education Law

The Compulsory Education Law, passed in Massachusetts in 1852, mandated that all children under the age of 14 attend school. This legislation was among the first of its kind in the United States and marked a significant step towards formalizing education as a requirement for children. The aim was to improve literacy rates and ensure that children received a basic education, which was seen as essential for creating an informed citizenry capable of contributing to society. The other options do not specifically refer to the requirement for school attendance by children. The Child Labor Law primarily addresses the working conditions and regulations surrounding child labor rather than educational attendance. The School Attendance Law is a more generic term that could refer to various laws regarding school attendance but does not specifically point to the Massachusetts legislation. The Educational Reform Act may encompass a wider range of reforms in education but is not directly tied to the compulsory attendance requirement established by the Massachusetts law.