House Bill 400: Homeschoolers Allowed State Diplomas

Sponsor:
Representatives Antonio F. D. Cabral (D), Ruth B. Balser (D), and Christine E. Canavan (D)

Summary:
House Bill 400 allows any student who passes the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to be granted a diploma issued by the Massachusetts Department of Education.

Status:

1/10/2007		(House) Filed
1/10/2007		(House) Referred to Joint Committee on Education
1/10/2007		(Senate) Senate concurred in committee referral
6/5/2007		Hearing, 1:00 p.m.
2/14/2008		(House) Accompanied Study Order Joint Committee on Education (See H.B. 4536)

HSLDA's Position:
Neutral.

Action Requested:
None at this time.

Other Resources