Updated 3 hours ago NBC Universal, Inc. Massachusetts schools officials are requiring all high school students in the state to be back in classrooms full-time by May 17. Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Jeffrey C. Riley made the announcement Tuesday. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather. "Every day a child is in a classroom is crucial. In addition to academic instruction and support, we know when students are in school, they have the opportunity to learn important social and emotional skills and have access to healthy meals as well as mental health and other support services," he said in a statement.