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Framingham School Committee votes to support Ballot Question 2 to change MCAS graduation rule
Summary
The committee unanimously approved a resolution urging passage of Ballot Question 2 to replace MCAS as a statewide graduation requirement; members discussed implementation timing and local graduation policy implications.
The Framingham School Committee voted Oct. 2 to approve a resolution supporting passage of Ballot Question 2, a statewide measure that—if adopted—would remove MCAS as a state graduation requirement and allow other measures to determine graduation eligibility.
Public speakers and committee members said a 'Yes' vote would reduce high‑stakes pressure on students and better allow educators to use multiple measures of mastery. Christine Mulroney (FTA president) and other commenters urged the committee’s support during the public comment period. Committee members asked about timing and what the change would mean for seniors this school year; the administration said alternatives already exist locally (for example, the comprehensive determination and course/credit requirements that fall under school committee purview) and that the test would continue to be administered for diagnostic and accountability purposes.
The motion to approve the resolution was moved by Miss Moshe and seconded; the committee approved it by roll call vote.
Next steps: Committee staff will provide a signed copy of the resolution and may follow up with implementation discussion if the ballot question passes.
