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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
By Representatives Kelcourse of Amesbury and Kilcoyne of Northborough, a petition of James M. Kelcourse, Meghan Kilcoyne and Gerard J. Cassidy that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education be authorized to establish a professional development program in gifted and talented children. Education.
AI Summary
This bill would require the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to establish a professional development program in gifted and talented education. The bill would mandate that educators, including administrators, who have gifted and talented students in their classrooms, schools, or districts complete 15 hours of professional development in gifted education every 5 years as a requirement for license renewal. Additionally, the bill would require prospective educators and administrators to complete courses or training in gifted education as a condition of receiving their initial certification. The bill also requires school districts to provide training for teachers and administrators in gifted education, report on the gifted education training provided, and demonstrate how their Title II Part A programs address the learning needs of gifted and talented students.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5093 (on 08/25/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H642 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H642.pdf |
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