reading bill

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Third grade reading bill nears governor's desk, despite concerns from some lawmakers

Kirsten Adair

A controversial bill that would hold back some students who fail the states reading proficiency exam is nearing the governors desk.
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Reading bill amendments expand retention exemptions, create appeals process

Kirsten Adair

Lawmakers passed three amendments to a reading bill Monday that create another exemption – and an appeals process – for students in danger of being held back after failing a state reading exam.