https://www.wfyi.org/tags/reading-bill reading bill en-US Copyright Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2024-02-28/third-grade-reading-bill-nears-governors-desk-despite-concerns-from-some-lawmakers A controversial bill that would hold back some students who fail the states reading proficiency exam is nearing the governors desk. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2024-02-28/third-grade-reading-bill-nears-governors-desk-despite-concerns-from-some-lawmakers Kirsten Adair https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2024-01-29/reading-bill-amendments-expand-retention-exemptions-create-appeals-process 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. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2024-01-29/reading-bill-amendments-expand-retention-exemptions-create-appeals-process Kirsten Adair