Chronic Absenteeism in Mississippi
The Mississippi Department of Education has released the 2024-25 Chronic Absenteeism Report, showing a rise in chronic absenteeism rate to 27.6%, representing 120,408 students who missed important instructional time.
Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of the school year, equivalent to 18 days, for any reason, including excused and unexcused absences and suspensions.
The report indicates that approximately one-third of all absences were excused, with the chronic absenteeism rate increasing from 24.4% in the 2023-24 school year.
Chronic absenteeism rate rose to 27.6%, representing 120,408 students.
- 2024-25 chronic absenteeism rate: 27.6%
- Number of students affected: 120,408
- Definition of chronic absenteeism: missing 10% or more of the school year
Author's summary: Chronic absenteeism in Mississippi has increased to 27.6%.
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