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School committee reviews first read of competency-determination policy as DESE deadline approaches
Summary
District staff presented a first-read competency-determination policy required by DESE after the ballot change removing MCAS as an automatic competency measure; staff said districts must submit updated policies by Dec. 31 and warned guidelines may change as state recommendations are finalized.
District leaders presented a first read of a competency-determination policy that outlines course-based criteria the district would use to certify students as meeting competency requirements following the statewide change to MCAS.
Andrew introduced the item and asked Gabby (assistant superintendent) to summarize the draft. Gabby said the policy delineates which courses count toward competency determination,…
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