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Representative Walton proposes citizenship grade, test‑out options to address absenteeism
Summary
A two‑part proposal would standardize a 'citizenship' grade and pilot scholarships tied to it, and allow rigorous test‑out options for core classes while permitting attendance to count for 10–20% of final grades with carve‑outs; members raised concerns about teacher workload and equity.
Representative Walton presented a two‑part bill to address chronic absenteeism: create a standardized 'citizenship' grade and a pilot linking scholarship incentives to that metric, and offer a rigorous test‑out option for core courses so students can earn credit without seat time.
The plan would require LEAs to adopt a consistent citizenship grading rubric (so A/B/C have…
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