Overview: The Fairfax County School Board Governance Committee held an extensive meeting on April 29, 2025, focusing on a range of policy discussions, with a emphasis on revising the chronic absenteeism policy. Amid debates, the committee addressed the nuances of student absenteeism, the role of mental health days, and the distinctions between excused and unexcused absences. The committee also discussed the inclusion of inclusive language in policies, academic placement protocols, and commencement activity guidelines.