Senate Bill 482 Introduced
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.
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.
Case Studies: Districts are Reducing Chronic Absence
As the rate of homelessness rises nationwide, school districts are struggling to ensure students experiencing homelessness attend school regularly despite their challenges.