Third Principle: School AttendanceIn Pierce v. Society of Sisters, the United States Supreme Court ruled that parents can send their children to the school of their choice. The state is obliged to provide education, but parents are responsible for choosing the location of education. Parents are responsible for their child's education. They must make key choices about educational direction and set the tone for accountability. The school is the content delivery medium and an important part of the educational team. Today's education system is full of choices for students, and parents can maximize these opportunities. Regardless of the options, students must be present to reach their potential. Attending school is the start of a lifelong habit. As parents and students navigate the path to adulthood, schools must provide options and support to help them along the way. Pierce, Governor of Oregon, et al. c. Society of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, 268 US 510 (1925)Facts: The State of Oregon amended the compulsory education law in 1922. The new law was to take effect in 1926. Before By that date, students could attend private schools, but the new law required all students between the ages of eight and sixteen to attend public schools. Students could be exempt from this decision for specific reasons, but private schools would no longer be acceptable. Two private schools challenged the law and won in Oregon District Court. The State of Oregon appealed the decision to the United States Supreme Court. Questions: Have the revisions to the law on compulsory education hindered the right of parents to raise their children according to their own plans? Decision: The United States Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the Oregon District Court. The court ruled that the state should be interested in schools, but it should not override a parent's power to choose the school their child will attend..