DEDHAM, Mass. — Just days after Massachusetts voted to do away with MCAS-based requirements for high school graduation, new guidance was shared by the state – outlining what this change will soon look like.
The Associated Press reports roughly 59% of the state voted “Yes” on Ballot Question 2 Tuesday.
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education claims the earliest we could see this requirement change in some districts could be as early as December 5th.
In a letter to superintendents and district leaders, the DESE explained, “As of the date the new law takes effect, students who have not yet earned the CD would be eligible to do so through ‘satisfactorily completing coursework that has been certified by the student’s district.’ Guidance on certification will be forthcoming.”
They added, “Students who have already achieved the qualifying MCAS scores in math, ELA, and science by the effective date have earned …