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MA S309

MA S309
To ensure that gifted and talented students are taught by appropriate educators


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Introduced
04/15/2015
In Committee
04/15/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to ensure that gifted and talented students are taught by appropriate educators. Education.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), the state agency overseeing K-12 education, create a professional development program requiring educators to complete twenty hours of training specifically focused on teaching gifted and talented students. This training will be mandatory for any teacher whose classroom includes one or more students identified as gifted and talented, a designation made by a school district or a qualified professional in fields like psychology or gifted education who conducts educational assessments.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2340 (on 06/16/2016)

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