Jason Ortitay, a known commentator on educational issues, recently took to social media to address concerns related to absenteeism in schools and educational policy developments. Through a series of posts dated July 10, 2025, Ortitay shared insights on chronic absenteeism and legislative measures aimed at tackling this issue.
In a post from July 10, Ortitay highlighted the issue of chronic absenteeism by stating that “Students missing over 10% of school days is considered chronic absenteeism.” This statistic underscores the importance of addressing attendance as part of educational success.
Later the same day, Ortitay noted legislative actions taken in Texas earlier this year. He stated that “Texas passed legislation earlier this year to define absenteeism and track it as an at-risk indicator and allow school districts to receive more funding to help these students get back to grade level.” This initiative aims to support students who are struggling with attendance issues by providing additional resources for their education.
Additionally, Ortitay commented on an ongoing session with a lengthy title: “Empowering all students for college and career through data, credentials, and community engagement.” This indicates ongoing efforts within the educational sector to enhance student readiness for future academic and career pursuits through comprehensive strategies involving data and community involvement.
