- More than 1 in 4 Michigan K-12 students were chronically absent last year
- The rate has dropped for the fourth consecutive year
- Still, ‘more work remains,’ the state superintendent says
Michigan’s chronic absenteeism rate remains high but decreased slightly in the most recent school year.
Statewide, 27.2% of students are chronically absent, meaning they missed 10% or more of the school year.
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That would mean 18 days or more in a typical 180-day calendar.
Districts have tried several ways to increase student attendance, including student incentives, increased communication with parents and more closely monitoring student data for warning signs.
The news comes as recent state test scores show students continue to struggle in reading and math.
State law requires districts to provide 180 days and 1,098 hours of instruction.
Look up your local district.
Chalkbeat Senior Data Editor Thomas Wilburn contributed to this report.
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