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first_reported: 2026-11-12 06:47 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 06:47 EST
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# D.C. Council hearing examines student absenteeism and truancy

D.C. leaders are set to face council questions about what the city is doing to keep students in school, at an oversight hearing.

Section: [Schools](/washington/section/life.md) · Entities: [D.C. Council](/washington/wiki/d-c-council.md)

## Coverage

- [7News WJLA](https://wjla.com/news/local/absenteeism-truancy-take-center-stage-before-dc-council-massive-oversight-hearing-dcps-schools-students-janeese-lewis-george), 2026-11-12 06:47 EST: Absenteeism and truancy take center stage before DC Council in massive oversight hearing

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