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Senators flag rising chronic absenteeism as barrier to literacy and safety
2235354 · February 4, 2025
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Summary
Committee chair and members highlighted chronic absenteeism rates in Georgia and in Bullock County, saying missing three-plus weeks of school undermines literacy efforts and school-safety goals.
Senator Tillery, chairman of the Senate Education Committee, opened a committee session by warning that chronic absenteeism remains a significant problem across Georgia and within his home county, saying many students miss more than three weeks of school a year.
Chronic absenteeism matters because students cannot learn reading and other fundamental skills if they…
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