Massachusetts voters recently approved a change to the state’s education policy, eliminating the 10th-grade MCAS test as a graduation requirement. While students still need to take the MCAS exams in grades 3-10, passing the 10th-grade exam is no longer required for graduation. This change could affect student motivation and dropout rates, but MCAS will still play a key role in assessing school performance. School officials are working to ensure students and parents understand the new requirements.