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Board briefed on parent notice for House Bill 3035 and third-grade retention questions

Raleigh County Schools Board of Education · January 28, 2026
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Summary

Board members reviewed a required second-grade parent letter about House Bill 3035 (Third Grade Success Act), raised questions about who will fund and administer summer supports and whether the statutory language ('may' vs. 'shall') creates implementation ambiguity.

Miss Lowry told the board she and colleagues will send a required second-grade informational letter about House Bill 3035, the Third Grade Success Act, which could lead to third-grade retention for students who do not meet GSA standards. "This letter is required to go home this year to the second graders who this will apply to next year," she said, and outlined exemptions for students with disabilities, English…

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