“Chronic Absenteeism Among Students Experiencing Homelessness in America: School Years 2016-17 to 2020-21” examines chronic absenteeism among students experiencing homelessness across U.S. public schools. Using data from the 2016–17 to 2018–19 school years, it highlights patterns across states and local education agencies while addressing data quality and reporting challenges. The report provides concrete examples such as state-by-state absenteeism rates, subgroup comparisons, and discussions of barriers like mobility and transportation. It also offers implications for policy and practice, helping district leaders and educators understand attendance challenges and identify strategies to reduce chronic absenteeism among students experiencing homelessness.
