The governing body of a school or the equivalent authority of a charter school, state accredited nonpublic school, or eligible school (as defined in IC 20-51-1-4.7 ) shall establish a procedure that allows a parent of a student who:

1. (1) has been retained in grade 3 under the plan; and

2. (2) would not be subject to retention for other reasons;

   to appeal the student's retention if the parent believes the student meets an exception under section 2(c) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.5-2024, SEC.18.