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Lawrence County reports drop in chronic absenteeism, expects state recognition
Summary
District Director Mister Atkins reported chronic absenteeism fell from 4.3% to 3.6% and that the State Department of Education will release 2024–25 recognitions the next day; the district plans to distribute about 5,400 donuts to students meeting attendance thresholds as part of the incentive program.
District Director Mister Atkins reported to the Lawrence County School Board on Nov. 28 that chronic absenteeism declined from 4.3% (reported Oct. 20, 2025) to 3.6% a month later following district attendance efforts and incentives.
Atkins said the State Department of Education would release recognitions for the 2024–25 academic year the next day and the district anticipates being designated for…
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