An Act to promote economic mobility through ESOL
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve economic mobility in Massachusetts by providing job training opportunities specifically for workers who have limited English proficiency. It seeks to address barriers to employment faced by this population and connect them with relevant training programs. The legislation focuses on expanding access to workforce development resources for individuals with limited English skills. Ultimately, the goal is to increase employment and earnings for these workers.
Key provisions
- Provides job training for workers with limited-English proficiency.
- Supports workforce development initiatives.
- Aims to increase economic mobility for a specific demographic group.
- Relates to Labor and Workforce Development.
- Specifically targets individuals with limited English language skills.
Who is affected
- Workers with limited-English proficiency
- Job training providers
- Labor and Workforce Development agencies
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Focuses on a specific underserved population – workers with limited English proficiency.
- Expands access to job training programs.
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Sponsors
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12 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Danillo A. Sena
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