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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-18-322 So As To Provide A Student Whose Performance On A Statewide Academic Assessment In Either English/language Arts Or Mathematics Required By The Education Improvement Act Indicates That The Student Is Performing Two Or More Grade Levels Below His Grade Level Of Enrollment During The Testing Must Be Retained At That Grade Level Until Additional Testing Demonstrates Performance At His Grade Level Of Enrollment.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina education law by adding a new provision that requires students who perform significantly below grade level on statewide academic assessments in English/language arts or mathematics to be held back (retained) in their current grade. Specifically, if a student scores two or more grade levels below their current enrollment grade on these standardized tests, they must remain in the same grade until subsequent testing shows they have improved to performance at their appropriate grade level. This retention requirement is intended to be implemented in addition to existing requirements under the South Carolina Read to Succeed Act, suggesting a comprehensive approach to addressing student academic achievement. The bill would take effect immediately upon receiving the Governor's approval, potentially impacting students' academic progression based on their standardized test performance.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works (on 01/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3205&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3205_20241205.htm |
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