H 711
An Act enabling all students to thrive: protecting a high quality, diverse educator workforce
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Bill overview
This bill aims to support and increase the diversity of the public school teacher workforce in Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure that all students have access to high-quality education by addressing challenges related to teacher recruitment and retention. The bill intends to create a more diverse educator pool, ultimately benefiting students across the state.
Key provisions
- Addresses challenges in recruiting and retaining public school teachers.
- Supports efforts to diversify the educator workforce.
- May include provisions related to teacher compensation and working conditions.
- Scheduled hearings have been held to gather input on the bill's potential impact.
Who is affected
- Public school teachers in Massachusetts
- Students in Massachusetts public schools
- School districts in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of legislative efforts focused on educator issues, including pay and retirement benefits.
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Primary sponsor
Priscila S. Sousa
Cosponsor
Priscila S. Sousa
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Bill H.711 194th (Current)
An Act enabling all students to thrive: protecting a high quality, diverse educator workforce
By Representative Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 711) of Priscila S. Sousa relative to public school teachers. Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Priscila S. Sousa Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.711
| 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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