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District reports 13.3% chronic absenteeism in first quarter; officials warn winter months may raise rates
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District staff reported a first‑quarter chronic absenteeism rate of 13.3%, down from full‑year rates of 19% in 2024–25; officials said cold and flu season could increase absences and stressed the instructional loss from missed days.
Kershaw County School District officials reported a first‑quarter chronic absenteeism rate of 13.3% and reminded the board that the rate may rise during cold and flu season.
Assistant or data presenter Mr. Matthews explained that chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% of school days in a given period. At about 50 days into the school year, a student who missed five days would meet the threshold. By contrast, over a full 180‑day year the threshold is…
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