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District reviews state elementary retention policy ahead of 2027–28 implementation
Summary
Charles County Board heard a presentation on Maryland's new elementary retention policy, which requires retention of third graders not reading at grade level; the Office of Teaching and Learning plans parent and family communications to support implementation.
The Board of Education of Charles County heard a presentation from the Office of Teaching and Learning on the state's new elementary retention policy that will take effect in the 2027–28 school year. The presenter, identified as Mr. Lowndes in the transcript, said: "The policy requires that students who are not on grade level with reading to be retained by third grade."
The Office outlined recommendations from the committee charged with planning implementation and said the team will create parent and family communications to explain the changes and supports. The transcript indicates the Office is preparing steps to help families understand the policy and the district's approach, but it does not record final local decisions about how retention appeals or exemptions would be handled.
