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Ohio’s schools are cracking down on absenteeism with a new policy that counts every absence—excused or not—toward the chronic absenteeism threshold. Starting this year, missing just 10% of school time triggers intervention, and schools must reach out to families as soon as a student hits 5% missed days (roughly 7-8 days). This proactive approach replaces reactive truancy enforcement with early support, aiming to identify root causes and keep students engaged. Districts like Willoughby-Eastlake are already seeing success, emphasizing that communication and timely help are key to keeping kids in class—because every minute really does count.

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