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Chronic Absenteeism Among Students Experiencing Homelessness in America: School Years 2016-17 to 2020-21

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This brief discusses the number and rate of students who experienced homelessness using school- and district-level data from School Years 2016-17 through 2018-19. School Years 2019-20 and 2020-21 are provided in an appendix, along with a discussion of school district data that highlights differences in the rates of students who were homeless in rural, suburban, town, and urban districts.

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Published 2025

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Chronic Absenteeism Among Students Experiencing Homelessness in America: School Years 2016-17 to 2020-21

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CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM AMONG STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN AMERICA: SCHOOL YEARS 2016-17 TO 2020-21

This brief discusses the number and rate of students who experienced homelessness using school- and district-level data from School Years 2016-17 through 2018-19. School Years 2019-20 and 2020-21 are provided in an appendix, along with a discussion of school district data that highlights differences in the rates of students who were homeless in rural, suburban, town, and urban districts.

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Published 2022

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In School Every Day: Addressing Chronic Absenteeism Among Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness

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In School Every Day: Addressing Chronic Absenteeism Among Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness

This NCHE brief examines the critical issue of chronic absenteeism among children and youth experiencing homelessness, providing an overview of how chronic absenteeism is defined, its common causes and prevalence patterns, and the impacts on both individual student performance and broader school outcomes. It offers strategies for prevention and intervention at multiple levels, including data collection practices, student-level supports, district policies, community partnerships, and federal resources. The brief is designed to help state coordinators, local liaisons, educators, and other stakeholders implement comprehensive approaches to improve school attendance and educational outcomes for children and youth experiencing homelessness.

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Date Published: January 2026

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Digging Deeper with Data

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Data Intervention Guide: Digging Deeper with Data

It is more important than ever that liaisons, state coordinators, and other stakeholders regularly collect and use data to evaluate their implementation of the McKinney-Vento Act, as well as efforts undertaken as a result of related requirements in Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Not only will this practice benefit students, but it is required by federal law. This guide will help liaisons access and evaluate data in order to better serve students who experience homelessness.

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Published August 2023

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