K-12 Chronic Absenteeism Rates Down From Peak, but Remain Persistently High
Aug 22, 2025
K-12 Chronic Absenteeism Rates Down From Peak, but Remain Persistently High
The 74
Since hitting a record high in 2022, national chronic absenteeism rates have dropped modestly — by about five percentage points — according to the most recent available data, but still remain persistently higher than pre-pandemic levels.
Aspen Times
With rural school districts facing inflated costs and declining enrollment, projected increases in per-pupil funding are still leaving schools with tight budgets.
Boardhawk
Colorado lawmakers are moving a bill this session that could reshape how school districts plan and present local funding measures by requiring districts to engage charter schools earlier and more formally in the process.