If you can't read in the fourth grade, you're in the fourth grade and can't read at the fourth grade level, You have a 70% chance of going to prison or being on welfare [if you can't read at the fourth grade level]. Seventy. Think of this number we have. Over 70% can't read at the fourth grade Level. That's catastrophic for the future of the state and families. (02:46–02:57)
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Asserts a 70% chance of prison or welfare for those who can't read at the fourth grade level.
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