Connecticut has nearly 90,000 students ‘chronically absent’ from school. See how your district ranks

The number of chronically absent K-12 students has declined for the second year in a row, yet remains 70% higher than it was five years ago, according to new 2023-2024 attendance data from the Connecticut state Department of Education.

119K Commission Outlines Goals For October Report

The 119K Commission laid out the beginnings of its strategy to help tens of thousands of at-risk and disconnected youth find meaningful work and education opportunities during a media call held Wednesday afternoon.

‘Disconnected youth’ commission taking first steps toward strategy

“..we have to create this young-person, student-centered model in terms of their needs,” DeLong said.

Statewide Leaders Closer to Plan to Connect At Risk Youth with Job Opportunities