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Board approves stricter attendance policy, ties chronic absenteeism to possible retention
Summary
Columbus County Board approved an updated attendance policy that triggers interventions and potential attendance-based failure when students miss more than 10% of days enrolled; principals can override via appeal.
The Columbus County Board of Education approved an amended attendance policy for the 2025–26 school year that emphasizes reducing chronic absenteeism and links attendance to academic mastery.
Under the new policy, students in kindergarten through eighth grade will be referred to the district MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) process if they show attendance issues; grade retention may be considered if a…
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