The state’s special legislative committee analyzing ballot questions decided today not to recommend approval of the ballot question that would eliminate a statewide graduation standard. The decision is the right one. In addition to this committee, the Governor, the Secretary of Education, the Senate President, and the House Speaker have all lined up against this proposal because it’s bad public policy and it’s bad for students. MBAE is confident voters will oppose it as well and we look forward to the public debate if proponents choose to move forward.