S.374

Empowering students and schools to thrive

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a commission to study and recommend a new assessment system for students, schools, and districts in Massachusetts.

The bill creates a special commission to study and recommend a new system for assessing students, schools, and districts in Massachusetts. The commission will examine federal laws, alternative assessment systems, and research data on student knowledge and skills. It will also consider including a broader range of measures beyond standardized test scores. The commission will make recommendations for changes or waivers from federal law to facilitate effective assessment strategies.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Nov 12, 2025

11:00 AM

Joint Committee on Education Hearing

History

Jul 30

Senate

Accompanied a study order, see S3238

Jul 2

Senate

Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026

Oct 29, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 11/12/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium