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Additional Information for Chronic Absence and Student Attendance

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Attendance Works is a non-profit agency committed to improving student success by reducing chronic absence through research, resources, tools, and information for schools, districts, families, communities.

MA Safe Routes To School (SRTS): SRTS is a free, federally funded program administered by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (DOT) that works to increase safe walking, biking, and rolling among public elementary, middle, and high school students. The program uses a collaborative, community-focused approach that bridges the gap between health and transportation.

Contact information

Questions about Department initiatives related to chronic absenteeism may be directed through Lisa Harney , Dropout Prevention and Recovery Specialist, in the Department's Office of College, Career & Technical Education: Lisa.M.Harney@mass.gov / 781-338-3903.

Last Updated: February 22, 2024

 
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