The FY22 METCO Program Report outlines the impact of the Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity (METCO) grant program on student outcomes, fund expenditures by participating districts, and the support provided by METCO services in achieving the program's goals. The METCO program aims to enhance educational opportunities, promote diversity, and reduce racial isolation by allowing students from Boston and Springfield to attend public schools in participating suburban districts. The report highlights that approximately 3,300 students are currently enrolled in the program, which has been operational for over fifty years. It also details METCO's strategic initiatives, including an Antiracism Road Map aimed at addressing systemic racism and enhancing educational equity.

The report includes various sections such as an overview of METCO, student performance data, graduation rates, and financial expenditures by school districts on METCO-related programming. It emphasizes the importance of transparency and collaboration between METCO, school districts, and families to foster a supportive educational environment. Additionally, the report provides insights into transportation services for METCO students and outlines the financial allocations made by different districts for the program. Overall, the report serves as a comprehensive assessment of the METCO program's effectiveness and its role in promoting educational equity in Massachusetts.