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Guide to Reducing Absenteeism Through Student Health Access

Helps district leaders address student health barriers—such as chronic absenteeism, behavioral health needs, and limited access to care—by outlining a scalable, district-wide healthcare model that integrates telehealth and on-site services to improve attendance and reduce operational strain.

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Guide to Reducing Absenteeism Through Student Health Access

Superintendents are confronting the same interconnected pressures: chronic absenteeism, rising behavioral-health needs, stretched nursing and counseling teams, and uneven access to care for families. This executive overview frames those challenges as a district-wide operating issue, not a set of isolated student cases.

It outlines a school-based health model that combines on-site and telehealth support, referral pathways, implementation planning, and sustainability considerations. The material is intended to help leaders assess whether a coordinated approach could align health access with attendance, staff capacity, and community needs.

Why this matters

Student health barriers can quietly undermine every part of a district strategy. When care is hard to reach, absences rise, staff absorb more crisis work, and families face inconsistent support.

What you’ll learn

  • Identify student health barriers that contribute to absenteeism and disruption.
  • Map a scalable district-wide care model.
  • Coordinate telehealth, on-site services, and referral pathways.
  • Consider implementation, funding, and operational sustainability.

Who it’s for

  • Superintendent
  • Assistant Superintendent

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