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Council commends historic graduation improvements in Boston Public Schools

Last activity March 12, 2026 (6 months ago)

  1. Introduced

    March 9, 2026

  2. In committee

    The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.

  3. Council vote

  4. Adopted

The City Council resolution commends Boston Public Schools for achieving the highest four-year graduation rate in recent history and the lowest dropout rate, reflecting ongoing work to reduce absenteeism and reengage students. The measure recognizes students, families, educators, and staff and notes continued efforts to close opportunity gaps.

Affects students, families, educators, and staff

Filed by Henry Santana, Enrique Pepén, and Ruthzee Louijeune

Now with the Committee on Education

About Education and Budget & Finance

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Official title

Resolution commending historic graduation and dropout rate improvements in Boston Public Schools.

Timeline

  1. March 11, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council

    On motion of Councilor Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Pepén and Santana as original co-sponsors. Objection by Councilor Mejia. Referred to the Committee on Education.