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For several decades, education leaders and stakeholders have targeted student truancy and the unfavorable outcomes associated with frequent unexcused absences. However, the impact of unexcused absences has recently raised alarm, particularly as schools attempt to recover student learning following disruptions from the pandemic. Chronic absenteeism – when a student is absent 10 percent of the school year or more for any reason – has become a significant challenge in schools across income levels and geographic regions. Leaders on all levels are pursuing interventions of varying degrees from legal to social service support to improve student attendance and overall wellbeing.Trusted Insights for What’s Ahead™