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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to authorize the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to identify competencies that schools will support students to develop upon graduation from high school. Education.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to collaboratively develop a "Portrait of a Graduate" framework that identifies seven key competencies students should develop by high school graduation. These competencies are designed to help students succeed in the 21st-century workforce and include character traits such as self-awareness, adaptability, empathy, collaboration, agency, purpose, and responsible decision-making. The development process will involve partnerships with school districts, social and emotional learning experts, the Massachusetts Association of School Psychologists, Wayfinder Inc., workforce development agencies, and other stakeholders. The goal is to create a statewide resource that provides a comprehensive guide for schools across Massachusetts to support students' holistic development beyond traditional academic skills, focusing on preparing them to thrive in a complex, rapidly changing modern environment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (on 02/09/2026)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H527 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H527.pdf |
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