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This bill requires the Secretary of Education, in collaboration with the Secretaries of Labor and Workforce Development and Housing and Economic Development, to conduct a biennial (every two years) comprehensive audit of Massachusetts' public high school college and career pathways programs. The audit aims to evaluate how well these educational programs align with current labor market needs, employer demands, and postsecondary education opportunities. Specifically, the audit will identify career pathway programs linked to high-skill, high-wage occupations, assess student participation and outcomes (including postsecondary attainment, employment status, and wage earnings), and provide recommendations for improving or phasing out programs that do not meet current economic needs. The report will also analyze the equity of access to these programs across different student groups and geographic locations, with the goal of ensuring all students have opportunities to participate regardless of background. The completed audit report will be made publicly available and presented to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the legislative education committee, providing transparent insights into the effectiveness and strategic alignment of the state's career and educational pathway programs.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S331