Indiana’s new attendance law, Senate Bill 482 is officially in effect as of July 1, 2025. This law brings a significant shift in how schools address chronic absenteeism and truancy, requiring school districts to take a proactive, student-centered approach. Key requirements of SB 482 include: 1. Defining chronic absenteeism as missing 10% […]
Attendance USA Founder Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty to Represent United States at Youth Mental Health Canada National Conference
Indianapolis, IN – May 27, 2025 – Attendance USA proudly announces that its founder, Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty, who also serves as the inaugural Dean of Butler University, will present at the prestigious Youth Mental Health Canada (YMHC) 2025 National Virtual Conference: “Making Waves in School Attendance.” Dr. Gentle-Genitty will be joined by fellow Attendance USA founding […]
Indy hosts national conference to address chronic absenteeism in schools
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Indy to Host First-Ever National Conference on Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism, Centering Solutions and Family Voice
Chronic absenteeism has reached alarming levels worldwide, with nearly 30% of U.S. students chronically absent during the 2021-22 school year—a staggering increase from pre-pandemic levels.
Historic Convening in Indianapolis to Address Global Attendance Crisis
Chronic absenteeism has reached alarming levels worldwide, with nearly 30% of U.S. students chronically absent during the 2021-22 school year—a staggering increase from pre-pandemic levels.