Bill > H3428

This bill establishes a college and career success program within the department, aiming to increase the number of public college graduates needed for the commonwealth's future workforce and to reduce the achievement gap for low-income and minority students. School districts, in partnership with accredited colleges or universities and potentially non-profit organizations, will develop and submit plans for college and career readiness programs for approval. To receive funding, proposals must include a 50% match of program funds and incorporate external evaluations to demonstrate their impact, with participating school districts required to make data on post-secondary completion and persistence publicly available. The department will also create rules and regulations for the program's implementation and administration.