 It's 522. Students in Maryland may soon have new test requirements to advance past the third grade. WTOP's Grace Newton reports Maryland's Department of Education is requesting public feedback on the draft policy. If the policy is adopted, third grade students in Maryland would be held back if unable to achieve certain scores on state reading tests or demonstrate sufficient reading skills for the fourth grade. Maryland residents have the option to send comments on the proposal to the State Board of Education until July 19th.