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Opening your mailbox to find an official envelope from your child’s school can make your heart skip a beat. This is especially true when you see the word attendance in large print. Even if your child only missed school for the flu or family emergencies, the language in these letters feels cold. You might feel like the school is treating you poorly for unavoidable absences. Many parents are receiving these letters this semester as a result of new automated systems. These programs flag chronic absenteeism before it triggers state-level penalties. Today, we are breaking down the hidden math behind these letters and how to protect your family’s standing.
