HCS/HB 1182 - This act allows a parent, legal guardian, or other person having legal custody of a child at least fifteen years of age to petition the court to extend the jurisdiction of the juvenile court over such child until he or she reaches eighteen years of age. These provisions shall not apply to a child who has received a high school diploma or its equivalent. A law enforcement officer, juvenile officer, school personnel, or court personnel will not be held civilly or criminally liable if his or her actions or failure to act were based on a good faith belief that the child was not under juvenile court jurisdiction. This act also provides that the compulsory school attendance law shall apply to any parent, guardian, or other person having custody or control of a child between fifteen and eighteen, if such child has not received a high school diploma or its equivalent and if a court order to extend juvenile court jurisdiction has been issued. ALEXA PEARSON
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