H579
An Act relative to teaching certification
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Bill overview
This bill, H.579, addresses teaching certification requirements, specifically focusing on allowing individuals with certain disabilities to pursue certification. It aims to expand access to the teaching profession for qualified candidates who may have previously faced barriers due to their disabilities. The bill is currently under review by the Joint Committee on Education and has been subject to hearings to gather input on its potential impact.
Key provisions
- Allows individuals with specific disabilities to apply for teaching certification.
- The bill was presented by Brittany Winsky.
- The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Education.
- The committee has scheduled hearings to discuss the bill's provisions.
- The reporting date for the committee has been extended.
Who is affected
- Individuals with disabilities
- Potential teachers with disabilities
- The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- The Joint Committee on Education
Notable changes
- Potentially expands eligibility criteria for teaching certification.
- Addresses barriers related to disability and the teaching profession.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Paul K. Frost
Cosponsor
Brittany Winsky
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Bill H.579 194th (Current)
An Act relative to teaching certification
By Representative Frost of Auburn (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 579) of Brittany Winsky relative to teaching certification for persons with certain disabilities. Education.
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Bill Information
Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Paul K. Frost (By Request) Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.579
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 11/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 12/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in A-2 |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
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