Attending school, participating in class, and demonstrating understanding are all essential components of student learning and achieving success in school and in life. New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) are responsible for making every effort to remove attendance barriers and helping every student attend and learn in school every day.
The NYCPS Attendance Policy aligns with the Chancellor’s priorities of reimagining the student experience and empowering families to be our true partners by creating policies and school experiences for every student that:
- prevent absences;
- promote student engagement;
- build relational trust with families and communities;
- celebrate student success;
- meet the needs of the whole child; and
- reduce chronic absenteeism.
To this end, the NYCPS 2025-26 Attendance Policy ensures that all NYCPS students are:
Attendance Definitions and Expectations