Alabama lawmakers are considering pausing reading assessments usually required of third graders because of school disruptions caused by COVID-19.
The requirement is set to begin next year to assess students' reading levels before moving onto fourth grade.
The House Education Policy Committee debated the bill by Sen. Rodger Smitherman that would delay the requirement by two years. Chairwoman Terri Collins said the committee will vote next week.
The bill has already been passed by the Alabama Senate.