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MA H525

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Antonio Cabral

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Removes the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) as a requirement for high school graduation
  • Students who meet academic standards and curriculum frameworks set by their local school committee would receive a high school diploma from that local committee
  • Local school committee-issued diplomas would certify competency and entitle students to all rights and privileges of high school graduation
  • Students who pass MCAS or successor state assessment tests may receive a separate certificate from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education acknowledging their performance
  • Amends Section 1D of Chapter 69 of the General Laws regarding competency determination

Legislative Description

Related to high school graduation

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/27/2025

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