My impression from reading the original article was that the "right to squeak" clause was applicable for kids in 4th and 5th grade and prevented those that were not playing instruments already from being dropped out of orchestra. And the program did not have multiple levels in elementary schools. Asian parents (many of whom might have kids who started Suzuki string lessons at age 3 or 4) were asking for "ability based grouping" in orchestra in the elementary schools.
The article itself only contains the following part of one sentence regarding "right to squeak":
'and a "right to squeak" initiative that makes it easier to participate in the music program"
More information can be found in the superintendent's 16 page letter, which you can access by using the link near the top of the article. There are four paragraphs regarding the "right to squeak" in the letter, immediately following the page devoted to the G&T math program. The paragraphs alternatively specify "upper elementary and middle school" and "grade 4 to 8." I think that if the right was limited to the first two years (grade 4 & 5), rather than all five years (grade 4 to 8), it may not be so objectionable to those of us who have been criticizing it.
