1. MA G.L. 71: §2 and §3 Required Subjects
All public elementary and high schools must teach American history and civics, including the constitution of the United States, the declaration of independence and the bill of rights.
All high schools must teach: the constitution of the Commonwealth and local history and government, for subjects for the purpose of promoting civic service and greater knowledge thereof, and of fitting the pupils morally and intellectually, for the duties of citizenship.
§ 3 Physical education & wellbeing must be taught in all grades
74:37A Associate in applied science degree

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3. High School Graduation Requirements
English
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Physical Education