Which of the following do you think defines “chronic absenteeism” in schools?

You got it! Absenteeism can sneak up on parents — students have to miss only 10% of the school year, or about two days a month, to be considered chronically absent.

You guessed wrong, but don't worry — so did most Americans in our poll. Absenteeism can sneak up on parents — students have to miss only 10% of the school year, or about two days a month, to be considered chronically absent.

Don't worry — most Americans in our poll didn't know either. Absenteeism can sneak up on parents — students have to miss only 10% of the school year, or about two days a month, to be considered chronically absent.

Missing 5%

Missing 5% or more

Missing 10%

Missing 10% or more

Missing 20%

Missing 20% or more

Don’t know

Don’t know

9%

34%

45%

11%

7%

32%

51%

9%