Absenteeism
Education authorities in Buenos Aires have decided to lower the maximum annual absences allowed in high school from 25 to 20, in both public and private schools. The measure affects about 200,000 students and is part of the Buenos Aires Learns Plan to combat absenteeism. The change aims to improve academic performance and reduce school dropout.
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The expected savings from reducing sick leave compensation in the public sector are not materializing as hoped. Public sector employees are adopting strategies to retain their full salary despite the reform. Announced in October 2024, this measure aimed to curb costly absenteeism for the state.