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Chronic absenteeism

Missing 10% or more of school days for any reason; a common US accountability indicator.

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Topic
Policy and law

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Persistent absence (PA) England Wales
In England, missing 10% or more of possible school sessions.
Truancy United States All four UK nations (details may differ)
Unexcused absence from school.

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