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This bill establishes a special 15-member task force charged with reviewing and reporting on the economic and educational impacts of creating public-private partnerships between state educational institutions and private corporations. The task force will include legislative members from both parties, representatives from key state workforce and technology organizations, and appointees from the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council and University of Massachusetts. The group's specific responsibilities include: identifying current laws and regulations related to public-private partnerships, determining which labor sectors would most benefit from grants and fellowships, requiring the Department of Labor to submit industry employment trend reports, and developing recommendations for funding and regulating these partnerships. The task force is required to submit a comprehensive report, including draft legislation and regulations, to the state legislature within 12 months of the bill's passage. This initiative aims to strengthen connections between educational institutions and private sector employers, potentially creating more targeted workforce development strategies and opportunities for collaboration in key industries.

Education

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1445