AbstractIn 1987, state‐level contacts were surveyed concerning retention/promotion policies and the role of the school psychologist in retention/promotion decisions within their states. The intent of the survey was to ascertain specific state policies, compile information concerning the number of students retained at specific grade levels, and compare the individual views of state‐level contacts/consultants on the actual and ideal roles of the school psychologist. Results of the survey are presented and implications are discus