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MA H573

Establishing a special commission on creating a more diversified teaching workforce in the commonwealth


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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

Relative to the diversification of the teaching workforce. Education.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Special Commission on Teacher Diversification in Massachusetts to study and make recommendations for increasing diversity in the state's teaching workforce. The 21-member commission will evaluate existing teacher recruitment programs, identify best practices, and create a comprehensive plan to develop a more representative cadre of minority teachers. The commission's recommendations will focus on strategies to address racial achievement gaps, increase enrollment and retention of minority students in higher education and teacher preparation programs, and implement targeted recruitment programs for minority teaching candidates, with a particular emphasis on the state's gateway cities. The commission is required to report its findings and legislative recommendations to the state legislature and governor within one year of its establishment.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (24)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4539 (on 03/31/2022)

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