H 694
An Act to preserve local control of Chapter 74 admissions policies
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure that local school districts retain the authority to establish their own admissions policies for vocational schools under Chapter 74. Chapter 74 is a state law that provides funding for vocational education, and this bill seeks to prevent the state from imposing uniform admissions standards across all districts. It specifically focuses on preserving local control over these admissions processes, allowing districts to tailor them to their specific community needs and student populations. The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Education and subsequently heard.
Key provisions
- Preserves local control over Chapter 74 admissions policies.
- Specifically addresses admissions policies for vocational schools.
- Aims to prevent state-wide uniform admissions standards.
- Allows local school districts to determine their own admissions criteria.
Who is affected
- Local school districts
- Students seeking vocational education
- Chapter 74 vocational schools
- The Massachusetts Department of Education
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Primary sponsor
Adam J. Scanlon
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
James C. Arena-DeRosa
John J. Marsi
Steven George Xiarhos
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Bill H.694 194th (Current)
An Act to preserve local control of Chapter 74 admissions policies
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 694) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to admissions policies for vocational schools. Education.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Adam J. Scanlon Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.694
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/12/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
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