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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% […]
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 […]
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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.
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.
All schools should have a welcoming and engaging school environment that emphasizes building relationships with families and stresses the importance of going to class every day.
As the rate of homelessness rises nationwide, school districts are struggling to ensure students experiencing homelessness attend school regularly despite their challenges.
Founder, researcher Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty has been pushing for better record keeping and classification of attendance and absenteeism and it’s becoming law in Indiana.