Requires students performing two or more grade levels below their enrollment to be retained until they demonstrate grade-level performance.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code to require students performing two or more grade levels below their enrollment during statewide academic assessments in English/language arts or mathematics to be retained until they demonstrate grade-level performance. This applies in addition to the requirements of the South Carolina Read to Succeed Act. The act takes effect upon approval.

Requires students performing two or more grade levels below their enrollment to be retained until they demonstrate grade-level performance.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code to require students performing two or more grade levels below their enrollment during statewide academic assessments in English/language arts or mathematics to be retained until they demonstrate grade-level performance. This applies in addition to the requirements of the South Carolina Read to Succeed Act. The act takes effect upon approval.