THERE’S ANOTHER BATTLE UNDERWAY IN THE NEW MEXICO LEGISLATURE OVER “SOCIAL PROMOTION.” THAT’S THE PRACTICE OF ADVANCING STUDENTS WHO CAN’T READ PROFICIENTLY BY THE THIRD GRADE. A BILL ENDING SOCIAL PROMOTION HAS BEEN PASSED IN THE HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE ON A 6-4 VOTE.
SUPPORTERS SAY THE BILL WOULD IDENTIFY STRUGGLING READERS EARLY ON, AND PROVIDE INTERVENTION AND INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS. THE FULL HOUSE PASSED A SIMILAR MEASURE LAST YEAR, BUT THE SENATE NEVER TOOK IT UP.
