Massachusetts H3811 mandates school attendance until age 18 or graduation.

Massachusetts H3811 amends the General Laws to require school attendance until age 18 or graduation. It removes the previous age limit set by the board of education and mandates attendance until students complete the twelfth grade, pass a high school equivalency test, or reach age 18. The bill also establishes a High School Graduation Commission to study barriers to graduation and recommend solutions, including identifying at-risk students, providing wrap-around support, and reengaging students who have left school. The commission will report its findings by December 31, 2022.

Massachusetts H3811 mandates school attendance until age 18 or graduation.

Massachusetts H3811 amends the General Laws to require school attendance until age 18 or graduation. It removes the previous age limit set by the board of education and mandates attendance until students complete the twelfth grade, pass a high school equivalency test, or reach age 18. The bill also establishes a High School Graduation Commission to study barriers to graduation and recommend solutions, including identifying at-risk students, providing wrap-around support, and reengaging students who have left school. The commission will report its findings by December 31, 2022.