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Springfield Public Schools opens diploma requests for former students affected by past MCAS rules
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield Public Schools is now accepting diploma eligibility requests from former students who previously received a Certificate of Attainment instead of a high school diploma due to past MCAS graduation requirements.
The change comes in response to the passage of Massachusetts Ballot Question 2 on November 5, 2024, which altered the Competency Determination (CD) requirement for high school graduation statewide.
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In alignment with the new policy, Springfield Public Schools has revised its graduation criteria for students in the classes of 2003 through 2024. Eligible former students must have earned passing grades in English 9 and English 10, Algebra 1 or Algebra 2, and Geometry, and at least one laboratory-based core science course such as Biology, Chemistry, or Introductory Physics.
In addition to these academic benchmarks, students must have also met all other local graduation requirements in place at the time they attended, as outlined in the district's Pupil Progression Plan.
'If you or someone you know received a Certificate of Attainment due to MCAS testing requirements and believe you now meet the updated criteria, we encourage you to apply,' said Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall.
The district is urging eligible individuals to review the updated guidelines and submit a request at
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