Student Attendance

Attendance covers a wide range of services that help ensure that each New York City public school meets the requirements of New York State education law and the Chancellor’s regulations. Some of the areas that come under attendance include:

  • Guidelines and procedures for admissions and discharges

  • Daily attendance

  • Attendance improvement and dropout prevention

  • Employment certification/ working papers

  • Home schooling

  • Truancy reduction

  • Military opt-out letters