An Act to reduce barriers to education and career opportunities

This bill modifies Massachusetts education law to allow students who demonstrate competency through state assessments or local curriculum standards to receive a Commonwealth Diploma or a Horace Mann Diploma. The legislation ensures that students meeting these requirements are granted the full rights and privileges of high school graduation. It also clarifies that a student may receive both types of diplomas if they satisfy the conditions for each. The primary impact is on high school students and their local school committees regarding how graduation credentials are issued.