Dropping out a problem through state
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CHARLOTTE -- Each year, thousands of students start high school in North Carolina. Come graduation day, only a little more than half earn their diplomas.
A public hearing was held Thursday in Charlotte to find new ways to cut down on the state’s drop out rate.
Many don't make it through freshman year.
“I have dealt, unfortunately, with many students who have dropped out,” said Rep. Tricia Cotham. “And those are hard conversation when you’re talking with kids who are seeing life’s pressure and are thinking of other things for their future.”
Moderators pointed out that one-third of drop outs quit in their freshman year. The state currently has $7 million set aside for the drop out issues. Lawmakers are cosidering raising the drop out age to help the problem.