An Act relative to accommodations for special needs students taking the MCAS examination

This bill amends Massachusetts law to ensure special needs students receive the same accommodations on the MCAS exam that they use in their daily classroom learning. The key provision requires that any accommodations a student has established for their education must be provided during the standardized testing process. This change directly affects students with disabilities and the educators who support them by aligning test conditions with their regular academic environment. The legislation aims to maintain consistency between classroom instruction and high-stakes assessments for these students.