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School grade changes bill passes, but with exceptions

Schools will now face a tougher grading system, with the Florida Board of Education's decision to change standards passed yesterday. A last minute change excepts special needs schools, although special needs students in public schools will be included. Ocala's Hillcrest School Principal Lori Manresa says she hopes the decision sticks.

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She says these students, especially, need to be considered by more than just their test scores.

Depth:   By Stephanie Denardo:  Emotions are running high after the Board of Education approved new grading changes. Florida's 89.1 WUFT-FM's Stephanie Denardo reports:

http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/WRAPGradingChanges.mp3

Jessica is a reporter who can be contacted by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.