Mississippi passed the Literacy-Based Promotion Act in 2013, which has since resulted in the state ranking No. 1 in reading and math gains and No. 9 in the nation in fourth-grade reading scores, providing a model for other states to follow.

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Mississippi passed the Literacy-Based Promotion Act in 2013, which has since resulted in the state ranking No. 1 in reading and math gains and No. 9 in the nation in fourth-grade reading scores, providing a model for other states to follow.
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