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School Committee approves FHS program of studies and new local competency determination, 8-1
Summary
The committee approved the Framingham High School 2025–26 program of studies and a local competency determination (alternative to MCAS) after subcommittee review. Members asked for clearer written language about exemptions for students with IEPs or 504 plans.
The Framingham School Committee voted 8–1 on Wednesday to approve Framingham High School's 2025–26 program of studies and a local competency determination for graduation following changes to Massachusetts law.
The approved competency determination offers two paths to demonstrate graduation readiness: a passing score on high-school MCAS ELA/Math/Science tests or successful completion of specified course sequences (English 1 & 2; Algebra 1 & Geometry; Biology/Chemistry/Physics or equivalents) together with the district's credit requirements (22 credits). The change follows the November ballot question that removed MCAS as the only state…
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