As School Starts, Lawmakers Contend with 'Chronic' Absenteeism

As school starts, lawmakers contend with 'chronic' absenteeism - The Current

Chronic absenteeism in Georgia schools has increased significantly since the pandemic, with nearly one in five students missing 10% or more of the school year, leading to lower academic achievement and potential long-term consequences. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.

As school starts, lawmakers contend with 'chronic' absenteeism

The closure of schools during COVID-19 caused a massive downshift in attendance as nearly one in four Georgia students simply stopped attending class, double the rate before the pandemic.