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Chronic Absenteeism Hits 53.8% at Alfredo Andrews; 601 Students Have Already Missed Five Days

03 September 2026
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Just 18 teaching days into the school year, 601 students have already missed at least five days, while chronic absenteeism has reached 53.8% at Alfredo Andrews Elementary. Lawmakers are weighing stricter enforcement, including automatic failure rules.

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