Lawrence School Committee adopts state-required competency determination to replace MCAS graduation test

Mar 13, 2025

The Lawrence School Committee voted to adopt a competency determination policy that districts must implement after voter approval to remove MCAS as a statewide graduation requirement; the district will notify alumni who previously received certificates of attainment that they may be eligible for diplomas if they meet the new criteria.

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The Lawrence Public Schools Committee voted to adopt a competency determination policy replacing MCAS as the state27s graduation test, with the district outlining how current students and alumni can qualify for diplomas under the new rules.

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