Bill > S280

This bill establishes a "Special Commission on Two-Generation Approaches" to study and recommend how to implement programs in Massachusetts that simultaneously support both young parents, aged 16-24, and their children, with the goal of improving educational and economic outcomes for the entire family. The commission will be comprised of various state officials, including the Secretary of Education and the Commissioner of Early Education and Care, legislative leaders from education and children's committees, and appointees from community organizations, research institutions, and organizations focused on two-generation strategies. Its duties include gathering information, identifying best practices, developing a plan for school and employment readiness that addresses intergenerational barriers through quality preschool, workforce training, and support services, and recommending ways to fund and measure the success of these dual-generation approaches, ultimately aiming to identify sustainable funding sources and propose necessary legislation.