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MA H468
MA H468Establishing a special commission on creating a more diversified teaching workforce in the Commonwealth
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) on creating a more diversified teaching workforce. Education.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Special Commission on Teacher Diversification in Massachusetts to study and make recommendations for increasing the diversity of the state's teaching workforce. The Commission will evaluate existing teacher recruitment programs, compile best practices, and create a long-term plan to develop and support a more diverse cadre of minority teachers, with a focus on addressing the specific needs of gateway cities. The 21-member Commission will include representatives from various education stakeholders, such as state agencies, universities, teachers' unions, and administrator associations. The Commission is required to report its findings and recommendations to the state legislature and governor within one year of its establishment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (15)
Carol Doherty (D)*,
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Shirley Arriaga (D),
Rodney Elliott (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Carlos González (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Sally Kerans (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4519 (on 04/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H468 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H468.pdf |
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