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Report: Native Students Miss 8-10× More Days Despite $2.6 B Funding

7/12/2026

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Attorney General Raúl Torrez released a report on July 2, 2026 that found Native American students lose 8-10 times more instructional days than white peers.
The district created an Equity Council with Native American members, while Board President Kevin Mitchell said their high share explains disciplinary statistics.
A June Legislative Finance Committee report said a $2.6 billion investment has done little to cut absenteeism, which averaged 215 missed hours in 2024-25.

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Attorney General Raúl Torrez released a report on July 2, 2026 that found Native American students lose 8-10 times more instructional days than white peers.
The district created an Equity Council with Native American members, while Board President Kevin Mitchell said their high share explains disciplinary statistics.
A June Legislative Finance Committee report said a $2.6 billion investment has done little to cut absenteeism, which averaged 215 missed hours in 2024-25.