Massachusetts H524 mandates school attendance until age 18 or graduation, establishing a commission to study dropout barriers.

Massachusetts H524 amends the state's education laws to require school attendance until age 18 or graduation. The bill establishes a High School Graduation Commission to study barriers to high school graduation and recommend strategies to identify at-risk students and target services. The commission will also explore methods to reengage students who have left school, provide dedicated tutoring and academic services, and offer emotional support for students at risk of dropping out.

Massachusetts H524 mandates school attendance until age 18 or graduation, establishing a commission to study dropout barriers.

Massachusetts H524 amends the state's education laws to require school attendance until age 18 or graduation. The bill establishes a High School Graduation Commission to study barriers to high school graduation and recommend strategies to identify at-risk students and target services. The commission will also explore methods to reengage students who have left school, provide dedicated tutoring and academic services, and offer emotional support for students at risk of dropping out.