Chronic Absenteeism in Mississippi on the Rise
The Mississippi Department of Education has released the 2024-25 Chronic Absenteeism Report, indicating a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates.
According to the report, Mississippi's chronic absenteeism rate has risen to 27.6%, representing 120,408 students who missed important instructional time in the last school year, up from 24.4% in the 2023-24 school year.
Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of the school year, equivalent to 18 days, for any reason, including excused and unexcused absences and suspensions.
The report also notes that approximately one-third of all absences were excused.
Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of the school year (equivalent to 18 days) for any reason, which includes excused and unexcused absences and suspensions.
Author's summary: Chronic absenteeism in Mississippi has increased to 27.6%.
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