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Analysis reveals chronic absenteeism peaked at 28% for students in 2022, indicating significant disparities across demographics and regions.

Chronic absenteeism reached 28% in 2022, showing a notable increase from pre-pandemic levels around 15%.
In Rhode Island, high school chronic absenteeism hit 43%, reflecting broader national educational distress.
Schools with high nonwhite student populations and those in poverty experienced even higher absentee rates, underscoring systemic educational inequalities.
Despite minor reductions in 2023, absentee rates remain concerning, suggesting the pandemic's impact will last well beyond immediate recovery efforts.

David P. Lichtenstein (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis reveals chronic absenteeism peaked at 28% for students in 2022, indicating significant disparities across demographics and regions.