MCPS reports modest drop in chronic absenteeism but committee asks for corrected subgroup data
MCPS officials told the Education and Culture Committee that chronic absenteeism across the district fell by over 2.25% through February, with notable school‑level successes and persistent disparities. Members requested corrected subgroup and attendance‑rate data and asked staff to circulate the revised slides.
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Montgomery County Public Schools staff reported an overall reduction in chronic absenteeism of more than 2.25% through the end of February, but committee members pressed for corrected subgroup figures and clearer presentation of attendance rate versus chronic‑absenteeism measures.
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