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The   Senate Study Committee on Combating Chronic Absenteeism in Schools  met for the final time Nov. 20 at the Georgia State Capitol. Following presentations from multiple student support services providers, committee members recessed to draft the final report. Educators Share Views on Student Absenteeism in Upcoming PAGE Report Results from the 2025 PAGE Legislative Policy Survey indicate educators perceive chronic student absenteeism as a significant challenge. Nearly 87%

The     House Study Committee on Student Attendance in PreK-12 Education   held its final meeting Nov. 5 at the Georgia State Capitol. The meeting addressed school mental health resources with a specific focus on school social workers. Committee members also shared their policy priorities ore about Issues Facing Special Education Teachers In PAGE's Educator Workforce Survey Report Learn More about Educator Views on Student Absenteeism in Upcoming PAGE Report Thank you to the

The   Senate Study Committee on Combating Chronic Absenteeism in Schools  met Oct. 16 at the Georgia State Capitol. Committee Chair John Kennedy (R-Macon) opened the meeting  with an explanation of  the difference between chronic absenteeism and truancy .   He explained  that student truancy is generally defined by excessive unexcused absences, while chronic student absenteeism encompasses both excused and unexcused absences. PAGE Survey Shows Educators Believe Absenteeism is

The   Senate Study Committee on Combating Chronic Absenteeism in Schools  and the House Study Committee on Student Attendance in PreK-12...