Learning or Earning? State Child Labor Policies and Student Enrollment

• In Event: The Evolving Politics of Education Policy in the States

Brief Overview

The U.S. has experienced a surge in child labor violations, amid relaxed state laws and declining student enrollment. In this study, we systematically document contemporary state child labor policies and examine their impact on schooling.

Authors

• Melissa Arnold Lyon, University At Albany

• Ji Hyun Byeon, SUNY at Albany

• Stephen B Holt, SUNY at Albany

• Lucy Sorenson, University At Albany