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State data show chronic absenteeism spiked after pandemic and remains above pre‑COVID levels
Summary
GOSA presented state and subgroup data showing chronic absenteeism rose sharply after 2020‑21, with persistent racial, economic and disability‑related disparities and strong negative associations between absenteeism and proficiency in ELA and math.
The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) presented longitudinal attendance data showing chronic absenteeism in Georgia rose sharply after pandemic‑era disruptions and remains elevated compared with pre‑COVID baselines.
Doctor M.J. Kim, Director of Policy Research and Evaluation at GOSA, told the committee she used 2018–19 as a pre‑pandemic baseline, noted 2020–21 data are disrupted by reporting interruptions, and reported chronic…
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