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District to revise maximum-age attendance policy after state guidance and legal review
Summary
Lynn officials recommended aligning the district’s maximum admission and attendance ages with DESE guidance after a review showing lower graduation rates for students enrolling at older ages; the committee asked the policy subcommittee to draft language and pursue a transition plan.
School committee compliance staff and district leaders told the June 24 meeting they will revise Lynn’s maximum-age policy for admission and attendance to align with recent DESE guidance and attorney recommendations.
Charlie Gallo explained the statutory and administrative background: Massachusetts defines a special-education school-age child in Chapter 71B §1 (ages 3 through 21 who have not earned a diploma); the legislature directed BESE (Board of Elementary and Secondary Education) in Chapter 69 §1B to consider…
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