Schools would not be required to use the state materials, but districts that do so would receive up to $60 per student to purchase and print them.

Graduates walk in procession to graduation ceremonies at Maloney High School in Meriden, Conn., Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

She's always had a passion for helping others succeed. "I remember being in high school and I would always help my classmates with their math or you know, different subjects. And I started tutoring on ...