Maryland § 7-202
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 7-202, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-202.
(a) The State Board shall require a minimum level of reading ability for each grade 2 through 12 that rises for each succeeding grade.
(b) If a county board, based on local assessment of student progress and in conjunction with the Maryland education accountability program, finds that a student in grade 3, 7, or 9 through 11 who is not moderately, severely, or profoundly intellectually limited has not met either a minimum grade level competency or the minimum reading level as required by the State Board for the previous grade, the student shall be:
(1) Kept in the current grade; or
(2) Enrolled in an appropriate reading assistance program as part of his instructional program.
(c) The provisions of this section may not be the sole reason for withholding grade advancement more than once in grades 2 through 7.
(d) The State Board shall adopt bylaws to implement this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 7-202
What does Maryland Code § 7-202 cover?
Section 7-202 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 7-202?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 7-202" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 7-202 apply to my situation?
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