PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS

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