Policy Counts is a new Georgia KIDS COUNT series that seeks to make policies and practices count for children and families. Policy Counts will highlight state and federal policies and programs that relate to Georgia KIDS COUNT indicators. Our policy recommendations are grounded in research-based best practices and policies.

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School Absence

Student absenteeism places individual children at risk for school failure.  Each time a student is tardy or absent means a lost opportunity to learn. View full brief.