For example, in Texas schools cannot keep school children in the same grade level for more than one year. It could vary from school district to school district. Although the possibility of school children being held back is possible for all, it is more common for a few specific grade levels. There are a variety of issues why students may be held back in these early years. However, these school children don't get held back because the state says so but by the decision of the school district they are in.
Some school districts have the parents decide.
One reason why students may not get promoted is if the school district, the school and in some cases even the parents don't think that the child is ready for the next level. Another reason is that some parents don't think that their child is mature enough to advance. Wills said some parents request that their child be retained if he is showing signs of immaturity. State testing is another difference between the Iowa school districts and the school districts of bigger states. Children don't need to take a state test to get promoted.