Michigan chronic absenteeism declines slightly, but remains high

Chronic absenteeism among Michigan K-12 students declined to 27.2% last year from 27.9% the previous year, according to state figures. Students are considered chronically absent when they miss at least 10% of the school year, or about 18 days in a typical 180-day calendar.

The rate has fallen for four consecutive years since reaching 38.5% in 2021-22, but attendance gaps persist. About 38% of economically disadvantaged students were chronically absent, compared with 15% of other students, as schools continue efforts including family outreach, transportation assistance and home visits.

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