Þessi lög gilda um grunnskóla á Íslandi og setja reglur um skyldunám barna og unglinga. Lögin hafa áhrif á öll börn á aldrinum 6-16 ára, foreldra þeirra, kennara og skólayfirvöld.
This law governs primary and lower secondary schools in Iceland and establishes regulations for compulsory education of children and adolescents. The law affects all children aged 6-16, their parents, teachers, and school authorities.