We have elected officials that think 3rd graders who can't read should be promoted to the next grade?---------State lawmakers: Third-grade literacy legislation is a 'work in progress'

State lawmakers: Third-grade literacy legislation is a 'work in progress' | MLive.com:
"KENTWOOD, MI -- The third-grade reading guarantee, school system grading and the Education Achievement Authority were key discussion points three state lawmakers reviewed during a parent advocacy meeting Wednesday night.
....The main sticking point for all three representatives is the third-grade literacy requirement, a mandate that requires third graders to be proficient at reading or be retained in third grade."