H 685
An Act relative to a green energy track in vocational schools
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to create a green energy track within vocational schools in Massachusetts. The goal is to provide students with training and education specifically focused on preparing them for jobs in the clean energy sector. By establishing this track, the bill aims to increase the number of skilled workers available for growing green energy industries within the state. It seeks to align vocational education with current workforce needs and promote sustainable economic development.
Key provisions
- Establish a green energy track in vocational schools.
- Provide training and education focused on clean energy careers.
- Support programs preparing students for employment in the clean energy workforce.
- Align vocational education with the needs of the green energy sector.
- Promote sustainable economic development through workforce training.
Who is affected
- Vocational school students
- Students in Massachusetts
- Clean energy industry employers
- Vocational schools in Massachusetts
- The state of Massachusetts
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Primary sponsor
Jeffrey N. Roy
Cosponsor
Jeffrey N. Roy
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Bill H.685 194th (Current)
An Act relative to a green energy track in vocational schools
By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 685) of Jeffrey N. Roy for legislation to establish a program to support training and education programs that prepare vocational school students for employment in the clean energy workforce. Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Jeffrey N. Roy Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.685
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/30/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 9/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/30/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:20 PM in Gardner Auditorium Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/11/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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