Detroit school students can earn $100 every week just by attending all their classes as district schools bring back cash rewards for perfect attendance
- Detroit Public Schools Community District is bringing back its "Perfect Attendance Pays" programme for the 2026-27 school year, giving high-school students a chance to earn $100 for each qualifying period of perfect attendance.
- The programme is also being expanded to students in grades 6-8, who can receive $50 for a qualifying period.
- The initiative comes as Detroit continues to grapple with high levels of chronic absenteeism and is part of a wider effort to encourage students to attend school regularly.
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- Detroit Public Schools Community District is bringing back its "Perfect Attendance Pays" programme for the 2026-27 school year, giving high-school students a chance to earn $100 for each qualifying period of perfect attendance.
- The programme is also being expanded to students in grades 6-8, who can receive $50 for a qualifying period.
- The initiative comes as Detroit continues to grapple with high levels of chronic absenteeism and is part of a wider effort to encourage students to attend school regularly.
Sources: Times of India