Ohio’s School Absence Crisis | Dayton News

Ohio’s pushing hard to cut chronic student absenteeism in half by 2027, after a shocking case exposed how kids living in dire conditions were falling through the cracks—some with truancy records never served. With districts like Columbus City Schools grappling with over 50% chronic absenteeism, the state is tightening oversight and demanding action. Families in Columbus must enroll kids by August 1 to get updated bus routes before school starts August 20—because getting kids to class isn’t just about policy, it’s about making sure they’re not left behind. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3bbd58025e3f0e6d