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What's next for Oregon attendance policy as Malheur County's truancy fines show gains

KATU 2 Portland

Sep 2, 2026

What's next for Oregon attendance policy as Malheur County's truancy fines show gains

One of Oregon's poorest counties is leading the state in school attendance: Malheur hits 83% vs 64.5% statewide. Leaders cite barrier-busting support plus rarely used $500 truancy…

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What's next for Oregon attendance policy as Malheur County's truancy fines show gains

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