Amendment to controversial third grade law passes first legal hurdle
An amendment to Tennessee’s controversial third grade retention law passed its first legal hurdle Tuesday night, March 14, during a hearing by the state legislature’s K-12 subcommittee. The bill is co-sponsored in the House by Reps. Mark White (left) and Scott Cepicky (not pictured). (Mark Humphrey/AP Photo)
The amendment would allow students to use their most recent benchmark test score to show they are proficient in reading and move on to the next grade.
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Aarron Fleming
Aarron Fleming is an education reporter with The Daily Memphian. He earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.
Ian Round
Ian Round is The Daily Memphian’s state government reporter based in Nashville. He came to Tennessee from Maryland, where he reported on local politics for Baltimore Brew. He earned a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Maryland in December 2019.
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