An Act relative to teacher pathways and educator diversity
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to create a new, tuition-free teacher apprenticeship program. The goal is to provide a faster and more accessible pathway for individuals to become certified teachers, particularly aiming to increase diversity within the educator workforce. The program would be an ‘accelerated, tuition-free’ model. This initiative seeks to address teacher shortages and improve the diversity of educators in Massachusetts schools.
Key provisions
- Establish an accelerated, tuition-free teacher apprenticeship program.
- The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will develop the program.
- The program aims to increase diversity among teachers.
- The program will be designed to provide a faster route to teacher certification.
- The program will be overseen by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Who is affected
- Aspiring teachers
- The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Massachusetts public schools
- Potential students interested in becoming teachers
Notable changes
- Creates a new, dedicated apprenticeship program for teacher certification.
- Offers tuition-free training, removing a significant barrier to entry for some candidates.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael P. Kushmerek
Cosponsor
Michael P. Kushmerek
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