Massachusetts' chronic school absenteeism rate decreased by 4.9 percentage points to 19.6% in March 2023.
Massachusetts' chronic school absenteeism rate has decreased by 4.9 percentage points in the past year, falling from 24.5% in March 2022 to 19.6% in March 2023. The decrease represents approximately 45,000 fewer students considered chronically absent, due to efforts from educators, increased awareness, and family engagement. The state aims to reach pre-pandemic levels of about 13% absenteeism.
May 21, 2024
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