Some say the MCAS graduation retirement ensures all students get a quality education; others say it's just a snapshot in time.

Some say the MCAS test keeps standards high. Others say it's just another standardized test. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.

Experts said that if the test requirement is repealed, the state should consider alternate graduation requirements to ensure continued minimum standards.

If the ballot question passes, students will still take the test, which will gather data about student performance. But a diploma won’t hinge on passing it. The post Parents: Do you support removing the MCAS graduation requirement?

In its place, the ballot measure would establish a new mandate: Students would need to complete coursework certified by their districts in those subjects that meet state academic standards.