HB1603: Schools, middle and secondary; requires local school boards to establish uniform grading policy.

Introduced By

David Poisson (D-Sterling)
Served: 2006–

Progress

☑	Introduced
☐	Passed Committee
☐	Passed House
☐	Passed Senate
☐	Signed by Governor
☐	Became Law

Status

10/27/2008: In Committee
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Summary

Middle and secondary schools; uniform grading policy. Requires local school boards to establish a policy to interpret end-of-course grades in a uniform manner across the Commonwealth in grades 6-12, but allows for a weighted grading system for advanced placement, honors, and International Baccalaureate classes. View Full Text »

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Michele Zuckerman writes:

FairGrade Loudoun is strongly behind Delegate Poisson's effort to level the playing field for Virginia students when it comes to college admissions, receiving merit scholarships, getting "good student" discounts on automobile insurance and NCAA eligibility.

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