The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) provided information on Thursday about a new law that permits parents, guardians, and students over the age of 18 to elect to have their children or themselves repeat their grade, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Source: WFMZ, July 8, 2021.

For more information on the new Act 66, click here to see guidance and FAQs from the PA Department of Education. Click here to download the  grade level retention form that parents must use and provide to their school district.