February 13 2024- A bill proposed by state representatives suggests paying kids hundreds of dollars to attend school in an effort to increase attendance rates across Ohio. The bill aims to address the impact of the pandemic on attendance rates, with chronic absenteeism rising from 11% for kindergarteners before the pandemic to 29% in the most recent school year. The proposed financial incentive is seen as a positive encouragement for students to prioritize attendance, and legislators hope that parents will also play a role in reinforcing its importance.
Get paid to go to school? New bill unveiled to boost attendance rates in Ohio
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