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NYC Schools Launch New Support for Absent Students | New York City News
New York City is rolling out a major overhaul to tackle school avoidance, launching a citywide plan to support students struggling with anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues that cause chronic absenteeism. Each school will now have a dedicated “school avoidance liaison” to intervene early, uncover root causes, and create personalized reintegration plans — shifting focus from blame to understanding. This comes after a lawsuit highlighted systemic gaps in serving students with disabilities who miss school regularly. While the court dismissed individual claims, it spurred…
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