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flag New Zealand mandates schools to boost attendance with stepped interventions, backed by $140M in support.

flag New Zealand has passed the Education Training Amendment Bill (No 2), mandating schools to implement STAR (Stepped Attendance Response) plans starting next year. flag Schools must use escalating interventions at 90%, 80%, and 70% attendance thresholds to improve student engagement. flag The government reports attendance rose from 39.6% in 2022 to 58.4% in 2025. flag A $140 million, four-year funding package will expand outreach, address basic needs like uniforms and transport, enhance data tracking, and strengthen family and agency collaboration. flag The initiative grants attendance services greater authority to escalate cases involving uncooperative parents. flag Officials stress that consistent attendance is key to long-term educational, health, and economic success.

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