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Gov. Eric Holcomb, along with numerous state lawmakers and education officials from around the state, attended the Wednesday ceremony at the Statehouse.

More than 14,000 third graders failed the most recent test across the state. However, many of those students could be eligible for exemptions that mean they don’t have to take the test again.

Most of the new policies took effect July 1, though some changes are still a year or two out from full implementation.

Literacy rates have been declining for the last decade in Indiana, according to the Indiana Department of Education.

This week third graders and most second graders across Indiana will start taking the state reading test amid ongoing concern that too many students are not mastering literacy skills.

Join host Bob Zaltsberg as he talks with experts about Indiana’s literacy issues and the proposed legislation.

The bill would require all second graders to take the third grade reading exam and it would provide early intervention to students who are struggling.

Senate Bill 1 proposes retaining more students who don’t pass the state’s reading exam by the end of third grade.

Thousands of Indiana students could be held back in third grade if they don't pass a reading test.

Lawmakers will review legislation to boost third grade reading scores during this year's short legislative session.