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Public School “Head Count” day

Feb 10, 2016 | 5:46 AM

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Public schools across Michigan are hoping for perfect attendance on Wednesday because “Head Count” day. Attendance helps determine the amount of per-student funding the state will provide the district each year. Wednesday is the second count day of the school year and counts for 10 percent of funding. The last head count day was in October.

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