State Superintendent Tony Thurmond reminds disticts to continue to fight agaisnt absenteeism

State Tony Thurmond encourages districts to continue the fight against chronic absenteeism.

In a news release, he mentions that there are grants and recognition funds available to support Local Control Agencies. “Students of color, foster youth, homeless youth, students with disabilities and students who are in rural areas have some of the highest chronic absenteeism rates in the state,” said Thurmond.

To view the official news release, along with links to grant and program information
click the link down below.

https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/y...