S2690
An Act to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical education
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase access, opportunity, and capacity within Massachusetts’ vocational-technical education programs. It seeks to ensure equitable admission to vocational programs, construct vocational education annexes in gateway cities, and expand student access to these opportunities. The bill also includes a provision for a special commission to study and recommend improvements to vocational and technical high school access.
Key provisions
- Ensure equal access to vocational programs for all students.
- Construct vocational education annexes in gateway cities.
- Expand student access to vocational-technical education.
- Establish a special commission to study and recommend improvements to vocational and technical high school access.
Who is affected
- Students in Massachusetts
- Vocational and technical education schools
- Gateway cities in Massachusetts
- Families seeking vocational training opportunities
Notable changes
- The bill includes multiple companion bills and a related resolution, indicating a broad effort to reform vocational education.
- The establishment of a special commission suggests a comprehensive approach to identifying and addressing systemic issues.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Education
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
David F. DeCoste
James B. Eldridge
John C. Velis
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Bill S.2690 194th (Current)
An Act to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical education
Senate, November 17, 2025 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 326) of John J. Cronin and John F. Keenan for legislation to expand student opportunities in career technical education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 329) of John J. Cronin for legislation to construct vocational education annexes in gateway cities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 330) of John J. Cronin and Vanna Howard for legislation to ensure that all students have an equal chance of being admitted to vocational programs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 332) of John J. Cronin for legislation to expand student access to a vocational-technical education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 358) of Paul R. Feeney, Steven George Xiarhos, James B. Eldridge, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical education; and (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 384) of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish a commission to examine expanding vocational and technical high school access, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2690).
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Education Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.2690
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/17/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Education |
| 11/17/2025 | Senate | New draft of S326, S329, S330, S332, S358 and S384 |
| 11/17/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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