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MA S357

To increase student access to career technical education schools and programs which are aligned with regional labor market needs


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative increase student access to career technical education schools and programs which are aligned with regional labor market needs. Education.

AI Summary

This bill aims to increase student access to career technical education (CTE) schools and programs that align with regional labor market needs. It establishes an Office of Career Technical Education within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to promote and support CTE programs, develop student credentials, ensure instructor competence, and collaborate with Regional Workforce Boards to align CTE programs with local job market demands. The bill also creates a pilot program to incentivize collaboration between schools offering CTE programs and those that do not, and establishes a commission to study funding options for CTE programs, including potential changes to Massachusetts school building authority and regional school district bonding processes.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (21)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2749 (on 03/10/2022)

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