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MA H2868

To increase access to high quality summer learning opportunities


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
05/22/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to establish a grant program to support the development and expansion of high quality, comprehensive summer learning opportunities for students in districts with high concentrations of low income students. Education.

AI Summary

This bill aims to increase access to high-quality summer learning opportunities by authorizing the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to establish a grant program. The program will support the development and expansion of comprehensive summer learning programs for students in districts with high concentrations of low-income students. The grants will be awarded to programs that provide at least 150 hours of academic and college/career readiness instruction, are research-based, and engage a variety of organizations through cost-sharing partnerships. The Commissioner will annually evaluate the effectiveness of the programs and provide technical assistance to districts seeking to replicate the funded programs.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

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