08/25/2026
Half of Utah students k-3 are below reading standards. Beginning 2030 , students can be held back for not meeting literacy standards. If you feel your child needs a boost in reading , or you have concerns, I am offering a free reading assessment....Here’s a breakdown of Utah’s sweeping plan to hold back struggling third grade readers
SB241 would allow schools to hold back third graders who can't read at grade level. But it would also introduce more reading tests for younger students — and new supports. Here's everything that would change. (SLT)
