19 Aug2024
Kentucky Department of Ed Presents Chronic Absenteeism Resources
Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) team members provided an update on efforts to combat chronic absenteeism during a Superintendents Webcast on August 14.
KDE defines a student as chronically absent if they have missed more than 10% of the enrolled time in school. This includes both excused and unexcused absences. Chronic absenteeism affects nearly 30% of students across the Commonwealth each year.
“When students miss school, they miss out on learning, meaningful relationships, and countless other opportunities that are crucial for their development and future success,” said Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher.