Summary
Roughly one in four students countywide is chronically absent, with the rate at 27.2% overall and 31.7% for Hispanic students this April. The district is responding with a truancy reduction plan, case management, and a community attendance ambassador program.
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Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Students and families get targeted attendance support, and schools benefit because attendance counts for 15% of Maryland report card accountability scores.
High school and immigrant students still face elevated absenteeism driven by economic pressures, disengagement, and immigration-related fears.
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