Chronic absenteeism refers to 10 per cent of missed instructional days in the year. A classroom in Ottawa, in December 2025.
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Jess Whitley, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa; David Smith, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa; Maria Rogers, Carleton University, and Natasha McBrearty, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
Systemic barriers, mental-health issues and insufficient school supports for students with disabilities are among the factors that affect absenteeism rates.
