2013 House Bill 5111

Ban social promotions of third graders

Introduced in the House

Oct. 29, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Amanda Price (R-89)

To prohibit public schools from advancing third grade students to the next grade unless the student has achieved a score of “proficient” on the state reading test.

Referred to the Committee on Education

Dec. 4, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.