II.Education-A Local Matter each state in the U.S.has its own laws regulating education; though age limits to attend schools vary,every child is guaranteed up to 13 years of education; some states play a strong role in the selection of learning material while others leave the decisions to local schools; boards of education often add courses on issues of public concerns to school curriculumII. Education – A Local Matter • each state in the U.S. has its own laws regulating education; • though age limits to attend schools vary, every child is guaranteed up to 13 years of education; • some states play a strong role in the selection of learning material while others leave the decisions to local schools; • boards of education often add courses on issues of public concerns to school curriculum