Chronic school absenteeism remains a prevalent issue post-COVID, impacting learning profoundly, primarily low-income students, as data reveals staggering figures in New York City and nationwide.
Various strategies have been attempted to address absenteeism from incentivizing attendance with financial aid to employing 'attendance teachers,' but challenges persist in enhancing children's school participation.
Past initiatives like 'learnfare' in New York under Governor Pataki demonstrate punitive measures such as docking public assistance payments to deter chronic absenteeism, emphasizing the significance of parental responsibility in ensuring children's regular school attendance.
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