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Explore chronic absenteeism datasets, reporting differences, methodology and the context needed to compare attendance figures across states and student groups.

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Comparison of federal and state chronic absenteeism data, showing differences in consistency, scope, and data collection approaches.Updated Aug 28, 2026Federal and State Chronic Absenteeism Data: Key DifferencesFederal and state chronic absenteeism data measure the same broad problem—students missing a large share of the school year—but the published rates are not…View Data Guide
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