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Pearland ISD's board of trustees will consider adding a new graduation requirement for ninth grade students entering high school in the 2026-27 school year at its July 14 meeting.
What you need to know
If approved, incoming freshmen would be required to complete at least one college, career or military readiness, or CCMR, indicator to graduate.
Students could satisfy the requirement through several pathways, including:
The proposed requirement is designed to support the district's goal of ensuring graduates are prepared for college, military service or the workforce, documents show.
What’s next
The board of trustees will meet at 5 p.m. July 14 at the Virgil Gant Education Support Center, located at 1928 N. Main St., Pearland.
