DC Council hears public opinions on bills to combat student absenteeism | WJLA

June 27, 2024

D.C. Policy Center

On Wednesday June 26, 2024, the D.C. Policy Center was cited by WJLA:

According to the D.C. Policy Center, in the 2022-2023 school year, more than 40 percent of students in D.C. were chronically absent.

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D.C. Policy Center

Established in 2016, the D.C. Policy Center is a non-partisan research and policy organization committed to advancing policies for a strong and vibrant economy in the District of Columbia. Through rigorous research and collaboration, the D.C. Policy Center develops and tests policy ideas, disseminates its findings, and engages in constructive dialogue and debate.

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DC Council hears public opinions on bills to combat student absenteeism | WJLA

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