Bill > S276

This bill requires the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to establish regulations regarding the use of whole-grade and content-specific academic acceleration in Massachusetts public schools. The regulations will provide a framework for school districts to offer curriculum and instruction suited for students who demonstrate readiness for academic content, skills, or understanding beyond what is typically taught for their age group. The regulations must consider various acceleration strategies, such as subject acceleration, combined classes, online courses, dual enrollment, and competency-based learning. The regulations will also require the use of an assessment tool, like the Iowa Acceleration Scale, to ensure that acceleration decisions are systematic, thoughtful, and well-reasoned, and to mitigate personal bias in the decision-making process.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S276