EducationFinding

Massachusetts should again require students to pass the MCAS exam to graduate from high school.

Voters removed the MCAS exam as a statewide graduation requirement in 2024, leaving graduation standards to local districts. This would bring back passing the exam as a condition for a diploma.

Maura Healey

Democratic Incumbent
Agree

So I do not support getting rid of MCAS.

Press quote · Mar 19, 2024 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026

I don't want different requirements for Chelsea than Wellesley, for example. You know, there's got to be some uniform requirement.

Press quote · Oct 16, 2024 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026

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