Committee adopts short‑term competency determination for students after MCAS rule change

Apr 14, 2025

The Gardner School Committee approved an interim competency determination policy allowing students to meet graduation competency through prior MCAS scores or specified course completions for the class of 2025 and near term while DESE revises statewide rules.

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Gardner — The Gardner School Committee unanimously adopted a temporary competency determination policy April 14 to accommodate state changes to MCAS‑based graduation requirements.

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