Bill > H2014

This bill aims to reduce barriers to education and career opportunities by amending the state's high school graduation requirements. The key provisions of the bill include: 1) Students who pass the state's assessment tests, the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and any successors, will be granted a Commonwealth Diploma issued by the state department of education. 2) Students who meet the academic standards and curriculum frameworks set by their local school committee will be granted a Horace Mann Diploma issued by the local school committee. 3) Students may receive both the Commonwealth Diploma and the Horace Mann Diploma, which will certify that they have met the state's competency determination and entitle them to all the rights and privileges of high school graduation. The bill's intent is to provide students with additional pathways to demonstrate their competency and receive recognition for their achievements, potentially expanding their access to educational and career opportunities.

Education

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2014