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Committee approves study on chronic absenteeism after senators cite 21.7% statewide rate
Summary
The committee approved a resolution to form a study group to examine chronic absenteeism after members cited state data showing roughly 21.7% of Georgia students were chronically absent last year (about 360,000 students). The measure passed by voice vote.
A committee resolution to establish a summer study on chronic absenteeism passed after senators told the panel the problem is widespread and will take time to investigate. A sponsor told members the resolution would create a study committee to examine causes and potential solutions and to evaluate whether the current "school climate" model is the appropriate vehicle for that work.
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