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School committee adopts updated high‑school competency determination policy after second reading
2616055 · March 14, 2025
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Summary
Following a second reading, the committee approved policy revisions reflecting state changes: students are no longer required to pass MCAS for graduation, but districts must certify completion of coursework that meets state standards (competency determination).
The Walpole School Committee voted unanimously, 6–0–0, on March 13 to adopt a revised high‑school competency determination policy reflecting state changes to MCAS graduation requirements.
The committee’s second reading followed state ballot…
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