New State Senate Committee Looks to Tackle Chronic Absenteeism in Georgia Schools - 41NBC News

New state senate committee looks to tackle chronic absenteeism in Georgia schools - 41NBC News

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia General Assembly is increasing its efforts to fight chronic absenteeism in schools. The state senate recently announced the creation of a new, bipartisan study committee to identify the root causes of chronic absenteeism, along with possible solutions. According to the Georgia Department of Education, more than 21% of students across the state were chronically absent in 2024, meaning they missed 10% or m…

Out-of-School Programs’ Role in Reversing Chronic Absenteeism

In the wake of January’s disappointing National Assessment of Educational Progress results,  one finding stands out: students who miss the most school have the worst outcomes. This isn’t surprising—kids who aren’t in school miss critical instruction, making it harder to achieve grade-level skills and knowledge. But the troubling NAEP performance underscores the reality that chronic […]