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Board begins review of graduation-credit reduction and updates promotion policy tied to state literacy rules
Summary
On first reading the board reviewed proposed changes to graduation requirements (a regulation change to reduce total credits from 26 to 22.5 by lowering electives) and advanced promotion and retention policy on second reading to align with Maryland's Pre-K–3 comprehensive literacy policy. Staff will post regulations for 30-day public comment.
The board conducted first- and second-reading consideration of student progression and graduation requirements.
Policy IID (Promotion and Retention) was presented on second reading to align district promotion requirements for elementary students with the Maryland State Board of Education's comprehensive Pre-K–3 literacy policy. Grace Wilson, director of legislation…
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