Editor's note: Based on erroneous reporting from other sources, this story originally claimed that the grading system would apply to students, rather than schools. Additionally, the bill in question would merely keep the existing grading system, not change to a new grading system. Accordingly, we are retracting this article. We regret the error.
(UPDATED)Democrats propose bill to lower 'F' grade to 39 percent for North Carolina public schools
If passed, the new system would go into effect in the fall
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