In effort to combat chronic school absences, Ohio launches a statewide attendance dashboard

By: Reilly Ackermann

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: April 22, 2026

Words: 578

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen Dackin have announced the launch of a statewide Attendance Dashboard in an effort to combat chronic absenteeism in K-12 public schools.

Over 25% of Ohio students were chronically absent last year, missing nearly one month of school.

A student is considered chronically absent in Ohio when they miss at least 10% of the minimum number of hours required in the school …

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