H525
An Act related to high school graduation
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to change how high school diplomas are awarded in Massachusetts, focusing on competency determination rather than solely relying on seat time. It aims to provide a more flexible approach to graduation requirements, potentially allowing students to demonstrate mastery of skills and knowledge through alternative pathways. The legislation proposes a review of the current system to ensure it effectively prepares students for future success. The goal is to create a system that accurately reflects a student's readiness for post-secondary education or employment.
Key provisions
- Revises the requirements for awarding high school diplomas.
- Focuses on competency determination instead of traditional seat time.
- May allow for alternative pathways to demonstrate graduation readiness.
- Requires a review of the current high school graduation system.
- Addresses the process of determining student competency.
Who is affected
- High school students in Massachusetts
- High schools in Massachusetts
- School districts in Massachusetts
- Parents of high school students
- Educators in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Shifts the emphasis from time spent in school to demonstrated competency.
- Potentially allows for more diverse pathways to graduation.
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Primary sponsor
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Cosponsor
Antonio F. D. Cabral
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Bill H.525 194th (Current)
An Act related to high school graduation
By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 525) of Antonio F. D. Cabral relative to competency determination and high school diplomas. Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Antonio F. D. Cabral Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.525
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/12/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 2/9/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
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