Are ICE threats a factor in CT's rising school absenteeism rates?

Are ICE threats a factor in CT's rising school absenteeism rates?

Connecticut’s chronic absenteeism rates in February rose to their highest level in nearly two years, and educators are worried that more families are keeping their children home from school because of recent threats regarding immigration enforcement. Chronic absenteeism in Connecticut peaked at nearly 20.2% in February — meaning that over 98,000 children missed 10% or more of their in-class instruction time, an increase of over 7,200 students fr…

'If we can just get them to school, we can educate them': VWSD talks truancy, chronic absenteeism - The Vicksburg Post

Like many schools across the state and nation, the Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) is facing the issue of truancy and chronic absenteeism. VWSD Deputy Superintendent Dr. Cedric Magee said it’s important to note the difference between the two when considering solutions to the problem. “Truancy counts only unexcused absences, whereas chronic absence counts all absences, excused or unexcused,” he said. “Truancy emphasizes compliance. Chroni…