New Book Offers Framework for K-12 Chronic Absenteeism Amid Evolving State Policies

SchoolStatus has released "Mission: Attendance—A Practical Guide to Solving K-12 Chronic Absenteeism," a new book providing district leaders with strategies and a framework to address persistently high chronic absenteeism rates. The book also analyzes evolving state attendance legislation, with approximately 23% of U.S. students chronically absent in the 2024-25 school year.