Students who lost ground in school during the COVID-19 pandemic may soon be allowed to repeat the current academic year even if they've met the requirements to advance a grade level or graduate. Senate Bill 664, sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman, R-Centre, also would allow special education students who are set to "age out" of school by turning 21 before the start of the 2021-22 academic year to access an additional year of educational services. On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Education Committee voted 24-1 to advance the bill to a full vote in the House. The Senate approved the bill 48-0 on May 12.