truancy

The bipartisan bill would create incentives for Ohio kids to stay in high school and show up to class, as experts share concerns about attendance and graduation rates.

By some estimates, chronic absenteeism doubled during the pandemic. Now, about halfway through the most "normal" school year since 2020, the situation hasn't improved in many places.

According to state report cards, Columbus ranks at the top of large school districts for chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 38.1 percent. And education…

The Ohio State Board of Education is working on a model policy to ensure fewer students miss school. Students who miss a lot school fall behind. It's a...

Some local activists are pushing the Ohio Senate to follow the House’s lead in passing a bill to overhaul policy to truant students. It’s been nearly six…

A new system that prevents truant students from being thrown out of school is moving forward.