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

This bill modifies Massachusetts law to ensure that special needs students receive the same test accommodations on the MCAS exam that they use in their daily classroom learning. Specifically, it requires that any accommodations a student relies on during the school year must also be provided when they take the state standardized test. The change directly affects students with disabilities and the educators who support them by aligning testing conditions with their regular educational environment. By making this adjustment, the legislation aims to create a more consistent and fair testing experience for these students.