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MA H3895

MA H3895
Expanding career and technical education opportunities for Lynn students


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Introduced
03/13/2025
In Committee
03/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize the city of Lynn to establish a pilot program at Lynn Vocational Technical Institute for certain eighth grade students. Education. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill aims to expand career and technical education opportunities for students in Lynn by allowing independent distributive occupations schools in the city to offer part-time and evening classes with specific age restrictions. Specifically, the bill permits these schools to provide daytime part-time classes for students who are at least 13 years old and evening classes for students over 16 years of age. This legislation appears to be designed to create more flexible educational options for students interested in vocational and technical training, potentially allowing younger students to begin exploring career-focused education earlier than traditional programs might permit. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, and it overrides any existing general or special laws that might previously have restricted such educational programming. By targeting the Lynn Vocational Technical Institute, the bill seeks to provide more accessible and diverse educational pathways for local students interested in career and technical education.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate concurred (on 02/19/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3895
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3895.pdf
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