Bill Summary for H 760 (2013-2014)

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Apr 24 2013

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View NCGA Bill Details2013-2014 Session
House Bill 760 (Public) Filed Wednesday, April 10, 2013
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS WHO DEMONSTRATE DIFFICULTY WITH READING DEVELOPMENT MAY ATTEND SUMMER READING CAMPS.
Intro. by Brandon, Hardister, B. Brown.

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House committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.

Amends GS 115C-83.3 toprovide that "summer reading camp" isan educational program outside of the instructional calendar that is provided by the local administrative unit to any student (1) who doesn't demonstrate reading proficiency and (2) who may be retained under GS 115C-83.7 (requiring retention of third grade students who fail to demonstrate appropriate reading level proficiency). Amends GS 115C-83.8(a) to clarify that summer reading camps are primarily for students who do not demonstrate reading proficiency and who may be retained under GS 115C-83.7 (was, students who do not demonstrate reading proficiency).