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Acton-Agua Dulce subcommittee reviews updated high-school graduation policy
Summary
At an April 16 education subcommittee meeting, Dr. Chamberlain outlined proposed updates to board policy 6146.1, including higher district course requirements and timelines for financial-literacy and ethnic‑studies implementation; the policy will be scheduled for a first reading at the next board meeting.
At its April 16 meeting, the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District education subcommittee reviewed proposed revisions to board policy 6146.1 on high school graduation requirements, presented by Dr. Chamberlain. "The new policy state course requirements are 4 courses in English," Dr. Chamberlain said as she summarized the updated course list that also increases math and clarifies options for arts, world language or CTE.
The proposed policy aligns district practice with new state guidance while retaining some district requirements that exceed state minimums. Dr. Chamberlain listed the requirements as: four years of English, three years of mathematics, two science courses (including biology and physical science), three social-studies courses (U.S. history and geography and world history/culture and geography), semester requirements in government/civics and economics, one course in visual/performing arts or world language or career-technical education (CTE), two physical-education courses, a health course, and the addition of a semester-long personal-finance course slated for implementation in 2030–31. She said the policy will appear on the board agenda for a first reading at the next board meeting and for a vote at the subsequent meeting.
The subcommittee discussed alignment with existing programs and praised counseling staff for preparing students in advance of state changes. Committee members did not object to the timeline; Dr. Chamberlain told the group that some elements are contingent on state funding and that the district will continue to offer elective options now where possible.
