Conor Stewart
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Get in touch with us now| Characteristic | Share of children |
|---|---|
| 5 to 10 years old | 5.2% |
| 11 to 13 years old | 5.7% |
| 14 to 17 years old | 6.5% |
| Total | 5.8% |
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Release date
March 2024
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Region
North America, United States
Survey time period
2022
Number of respondents
7,464 respondents
Age group
5-17 years
Method of interview
Face-to-face interview
Supplementary notes
Chronic school absenteeism was categorized based on the survey question: 鈥淒uring the past 12 months, about how many days of school did [Sample Child] miss school because they had an illness, injury, or disability?鈥
Based on the U.S. Department of Education definition, instances where absences lasted for 15 days or more were classified as chronic school absenteeism. Estimates are based on household interviews of a sample of the U.S. civilian noninstitutionalized population.
Interviews are typically conducted in respondents鈥 homes, but follow-ups to complete interviews may be conducted over the telephone.
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