Senate Panel Waters Down Kasich’s Plan To Hold Back Non-Readers

A proposal might hold back third-grade students because of low reading levels.(Photo: Michael / Flickr)

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May 9, 2012

by Bill Cohen

Ohio Public Radio Statehouse Reporter

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A proposal might hold back third-grade students because of low reading levels.(Photo: Michael / Flickr)

A proposal to hold back Ohio third graders who cannot read has been softened by a committee of state senators, and the governor is frustrated by the move. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen has an update.

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