Iowa 2009-2010 HF 129 – Grade promotion and proficiency

An Act relating to requirements for the promotion of student from kindergarten through grade twelve based on grade-level proficiency in reading and mathematics.retention1001

The bill provides that if a student is below grade level in reading or mathematics based on the achievement levels established by the Iowa testing programs, the school district shall notify the parent and provide intensive remediation services to the student. If the student is not proficient by the end of the school calendar, the student shall be required to attend summer school or be denied promotion. If the student is not proficient by the end of summer school, the student shall be denied promotion to the next grade.

  • Links: <a href="http://files.statesurge.com/file/858770">Bill text</a>, <a href="http://www.statesurge.com/bills/hf129-iowa-453171">Follow on StateSurge</a>, <a href="http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?Category=BillInfo&Service=DspMultVers&GA=83&key=1559:HF:129">Track Bill Versions</a>
  • Position: DDAI supports provisions requiring the school to provide remediation services, but opposes mandatory retention of students. The mandatory retention provisions discriminate against students with dyslexia and similar learning disabilities.
  • Status: Died in Committee (Legislature Adjourned), <a href="http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?Category=billinfo&Service=Billbook&menu=false&hbill=HF129">View Current Status</a>
  • History: Jan. 28 09 Introduced, referred to Education; Feb. 02 09 Subcommittee,
  • Adjournment Date: 3/31/10