CYFD: 789 truancy referrals amid chronic absenteeism in New Mexico schools [Video]

Video above: Parents received an ‘Attendance Pre-Notification’ letter on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, to address absenteeism for the new school year. The letter below addresses the percentage rate a student falls under if attendance requirements are not met throughout the school year. According to state officials, chronic absenteeism is a growing concern statewide. KOAT reached out to Children Youth and Families Department (CYFD) following chronic absenteeism referrals below. MORE: APS changes attendance policyCounty referral breakdown for FY2024 without May/JuneBernalillo County = 31 referrals to CYFD Eddy County = 201 referrals to CYFDLuna County = 118 referrals to CYFDOtero County = 109 referrals to CYFDSanta Fe = 83 referrals to CYFDAbsence Rate Notifications5% Absence Rate = 9 daysAPS will contact Families each time their child has a total number of excused and unexcused absences that equals five percent (5%) of the total number of days their child has been enrolled in …