MA H691

Bill

Expanding high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials

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 development of programs to assist students in obtaining industry-recognized certifications. Education.

AI Summary

This bill aims to expand high school students' access to industry-recognized credentials. It requires the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development to provide the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education with a list of occupations in high demand that require or would benefit from such certifications. The Department then provides certification awards to school districts for each student who earns a qualifying certification, with a higher award for certifications in occupations with high employment value. The bill also allows the Department to provide certification development awards to school districts to support the creation of programs to help students obtain these certifications. The bill requires the Department to report annually on the progress of this initiative, including the number of students seeking and earning certifications, with a focus on low-income, English language learner, and special education students.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (29)

Jeff Roy (D)*, Jim Arciero (D), Brian Ashe (D), Kim Ferguson (R), Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D), Carole Fiola (D), Jessica Giannino (D), Susan Gifford (R), Ken Gordon (D), Natalie Higgins (D), Steven Howitt (R), Hannah Kane (R), Kay Khan (D), Mike Kushmerek (D), David LeBoeuf (D), Eric Lesser (D), Elizabeth Malia (D), James Murphy (D), Brian Murray (D), Tram Nguyen (D), Ted Philips (D), Angelo Puppolo (D), Lindsay Sabadosa (D), Dan Sena (D), Andy Vargas (D), Joseph Wagner (D), Tom Walsh (D), Susannah Whipps (I), Jon Zlotnik (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4542 (on 03/31/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H691

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H691
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H691.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1334	Relative to online education for high school students for college credit	Accompanied a study order, see H5059	Similar To
H4542	To increase student access to career technical education schools and programs which are aligned with regional labor market needs	No further action taken	Replaced by
S2518	Authorizing the treasurer of the town of Middleborough to pay from available funds to Middleborough High School students, parents or guardians amounts paid but not reimbursed for the costs of the 2020 senior trip	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 226 of the Acts of 2022	Similar To
S351	Expanding high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials	Accompanied a new draft, see S2749	Similar To
S854	Relative to remedial course vouchers for students impacted by COVID-19	Accompanied a study order, see S2714	Similar To

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