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Statewide High School Graduation Framework Recommendations

The Healey-Driscoll Administration has released final recommendations for a statewide high school graduation framework designed to ensure every Massachusetts student graduates prepared for college, careers and civic life.

Read the recommendations

Resources on Massachusetts K-12 Statewide Graduation Council

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

This page answers frequently asked questions on these recommendations.

Explore the Vision of a Massachusetts Graduate 

The administration released its Vision of a Massachusetts Graduate, an aspirational outline for how a Massachusetts high school diploma can prepare students—regardless of zip code, identity, or background—for success after graduation.

Learn who is on the council. 

The 32 member Council includes a broad range of stakeholders, including students, parents/caregivers, educators, school counselors, labor, education advocacy organizations, higher education representatives, legislators, and the business community.

Graduation Council Initial Recommendations

In December 2025, the administration released an initial framework

Read the initial framework

Establishing the Council

Governor Healey signed an Executive Order, establishing the Council and tasking the Council with making recommendations on how Massachusetts can ensure that all students graduate with the skills necessary to succeed in college, careers, and civic life.

Read Governor Healey's Executive Order

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