H527
An Act developing a Portrait of a Graduate
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Bill overview
This bill aims to help the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education create a clear picture of what skills and knowledge students should have when they graduate from high school in Massachusetts. The goal is to identify and support the development of these competencies, ensuring students are well-prepared for future success. This ‘Portrait of a Graduate’ will guide schools in their efforts to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge.
Key provisions
- Authorize the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to identify graduation competencies.
- Focus on competencies students will develop upon graduation.
- Support schools in fostering these competencies.
- Create a framework for defining a ‘Portrait of a Graduate’.
Who is affected
- Students in Massachusetts high schools
- Schools in Massachusetts
- The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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Primary sponsor
Daniel Cahill
Cosponsors
Daniel Cahill
Jacob R. Oliveira
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Bill H.527 194th (Current)
An Act developing a Portrait of a Graduate
By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 527) of Daniel Cahill and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to authorize the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to identify competencies that schools will support students to develop upon graduation from high school. Education.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Daniel Cahill Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.527
| 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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