Senate Study Committee on Combating Chronic Absenteeism in Schools to Hold Fourth Meeting

ATLANTA (November 13, 2025) - On Thursday, November 20,2025, at 12:00 p.m., the Senate Study Committee on Combating Chronic Absenteeism in Schools, chaired by Sen. John F. Kennedy (R-Macon), will hold its fourth hearing.

EVENT DETAILS:

• Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
• Time: 12:00 p.m.
• Location: 450 State Capitol, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
• This event is open to the public and will be live-streamed on the Georgia General Assembly website here.

ABOUT THE MEETING:

The Senate Study Committee on Combating Chronic Absenteeism in Schools, created through Senate Resolution 217, will examine the root causes and long-term impacts of chronic absenteeism among Georgia students. This bipartisan study committee will work with educators, parents, policymakers and community leaders to explore effective, research-backed strategies, such as early intervention and targeted support programs, that can help reduce absenteeism and improve student success.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting [email protected].

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Sen. John F. Kennedy represents the 18th Senate District, which includes Crawford, Monroe, Peach and Upson counties, as well as portions of Bibb and Houston counties. He may be reached by phone at (404) 656-6578 or by email at [email protected].