Legal basis: Compulsory Education Law of People's Republic of China (PRC).
Article 4 All school-age children and adolescents with People's Republic of China (PRC) nationality, regardless of gender, nationality, race, family property status, religious beliefs, etc. , enjoy the equal right to receive compulsory education and fulfill the obligation to receive compulsory education according to law.
Article 5 People's governments at all levels and their relevant departments shall perform their duties as stipulated in this Law and guarantee the right of school-age children and adolescents to receive compulsory education. Parents or other legal guardians of school-age children and adolescents shall ensure that they enter school on time to receive and complete compulsory education. Schools that implement compulsory education according to law should complete the education and teaching tasks in accordance with the prescribed standards and ensure the quality of education and teaching. Social organizations and individuals should create a good environment for school-age children and adolescents to receive compulsory education.
Article 58 If parents or other legal guardians of school-age children and adolescents fail to send them to compulsory education in accordance with the provisions of this Law without justifiable reasons, the education administrative department of the local township people's government or the people's government at the county level shall give criticism and education and order them to make corrections within a time limit.