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Hanover School Committee Approves Graduation Policy Without MCAS Test Requirement

Debates State Accountability Concerns

Justin Evans
Nov 07, 2025
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HANOVER - October 29 - Following nearly an hour of intensive debate, the Hanover School Committee voted 3-1 October 29 to adopt a new competency determination policy that does not require students to take the MCAS exam for graduation, a decision that aligns with the state’s removal of high-stakes testing but leaves concerns about district accountability…

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