What is the truancy policy in Cumberland County Schools?

• Requiring grades to be submitted within five days for absences to be excused

• Potentially holding back students in grades kindergarten through fifth and denying course credit to students in grades six through 12 with 20 or more unexcused absences.

In addition to the policy update, the district is working to re-engage students who have fallen behind through dropout prevention programs and recovery initiatives and will launch a participation drive in September.

The campaign is in collaboration with key stakeholders, including truancy support specialists, school administrators, student services staff, teachers, data managers, families, students and community members.