North Carolina schools are in danger of losing some federal funding. The state is not meeting standardized testing requirements.
North Carolina was one of thirteen states that received warning letters from the federal government.
The notice says that in the 2014-2015 school year, the state missed participation rate targets for required tests. In particular, this applies to English learners and students with disabilities.
This means North Carolina could lose federal funding that relies on statewide assessment results.
Dr. Judy Penny, an administrator with Guilford County Schools, tells Fox8 News that there is no need to panic.
She says a lack of attendance is the issue, which can be more prevalent in high schools. And she points out that in smaller schools, even a couple of missing students can dramatically hurt participation numbers.
Dr. Penny says schools are bringing in counselors and creating teams to help with attendance.
Letters are also being sent to parents as a reminder students can't opt out of testing.