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Plymouth Schools Eliminate MCAS Graduation Requirement, Adopt Competency-Based Alternative

Justin Evans
Nov 23, 2025
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PLYMOUTH - November 17 - The Plymouth School Committee voted unanimously to eliminate the MCAS standardized test as a graduation requirement and adopt a new competency determination policy for the Class of 2026 and beyond, joining districts statewide in implementing a significant shift in how Massachusetts students earn their diplomas.

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