From the ODE...
As part of Senate Bill 316, legislation was created to ensure all Ohio students are reading at grade level by the end of the third grade, called the Third-Grade Reading Guarantee. Starting with students entering the third grade in the 2013-2014 school year, all students must demonstrate a certain level of competency in reading before advancing to the fourth grade. In an effort to provide support to districts, educators and families, ODE will provide resources and tools.