Rockland School Committee Lowers Math Graduation Requirement Amid Budget Constraints

School Committee Lowers Credits from 3.5 to 3.0, Eliminates MCAS Math Acceleration

ROCKLAND, MA - May 13 – The School Committee has approved a reduction in the mathematics graduation requirement from 3.5 credits to 3.0 credits, responding to financial pressures that have also led to the elimination of the MCAS math acceleration program. This decision, taken at the May 13 meeting, reflects the district's challenging budget situation an…