Each year, Central Texas students are absent 2.4 million days of school.
Students in Central Texas miss more days of school than their peers across the state in every grade. The problem worsens in high school, when Central Texas students are absent far more than in other parts of the state.
Over half of absences in Central Texas were potentially preventable, including routine medical or dental checkups, traveling, or just skipping school.
To learn more.
Parent Guide to Student Attendance – English
Parent Guide to Student Attendance – Spanish
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