New rules went into effect this week surrounding Tennessee’s controversial third grade retention law.
The law says third grade students are at risk of getting held back if they do not pass the state reading test. Students must take mandatory summer school and/or tutoring the following school year to avoid getting held back.
Some parents and local school boards have come out against the law, saying retention decisions should be kept at the local level and should consider more factors than one test.
“While I appreciate the concern of the lawmakers, I definitely think it’s an overstep, or an overreach for them to start making decisions about our children when they’re just a number on the page,” parent Anna Sturm said.
A joint government operations committee passed new rules last week surrounding the law which outlines an appeal process for parents.
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Plus, Rutherford County Schools prepares for 3rd graders to attend summer school amid new law, and Moms Over Murder calling on gun violence to end in Nashville
00:00 New third grade retention law in Tennessee; 3rd graders getting held back
02:15 Rutherford County Schools prepares for 3rd graders to attend summer school amid new law
03:16 Moms Over Murder calling on gun violence to end in Nashville
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