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Utah State Board of Education has launched its "Every Day Counts" campaign to address chronic absenteeism in the state's K-12 schools.

Chronic absenteeism in Utah schools has nearly doubled over the past decade.

Utah educators warn chronic absenteeism exacts academic and social costs.

It’s time again for Utah kids to go back to school.

But in recent years, attending class has been hit-or-miss for a growing number of students in the state’s K-12 schools.

Chronic absenteeism in Utah has nearly doubled over the past decade — jumping from 12.2% in 2014 to 23.8% in 2024. And it’s happening across every grade level, region and demographic group across the state.

Meanwhile, the consequences of chronic absenteeism — defined as missing 10% or more of the school year for any reason

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