H2080
An Act to promote economic mobility through ESOL
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve economic mobility in Massachusetts by providing job training specifically for workers who have limited English proficiency. It seeks to address barriers to employment faced by this population through targeted training programs. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Labor and Workforce Development and subsequently reported favorably. The goal is to increase opportunities for these workers to secure stable employment and improve their financial well-being.
Key provisions
- Provides job training for workers with limited English proficiency.
- Focuses on improving economic mobility for this workforce group.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
- The committee reported favorably on the bill.
Who is affected
- Workers with limited English proficiency
- Job training providers
- Massachusetts residents
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Bill H.2080 194th (Current)
An Act to promote economic mobility through ESOL
By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Mendes of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2080) of Manny Cruz, Rita A. Mendes and others relative to providing job training for workers with limited-English proficiency. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Manny Cruz , Rita A. Mendes Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2080
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025 |
| 11/3/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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