MA Coronavirus: State Modifies MCAS Graduation Requirement

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education temporarily waived its rule requiring high school students to pass the 10th grade MCAS exams to graduate.

Officials estimate the decision will affect about 1,000 high school seniors in Massachusetts who have not yet passed the exam.

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With schools shut through the end of the academic year to slow the spread of COVID-19, the board had already canceled the exams for this year. Under the temporary rules, officials will assess transcripts to determine whether students have reached competency in math, English and science.

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