H 4366
An Act to expand the use of career and academic plans
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Bill overview
This bill requires all public high schools in Massachusetts to create an ‘Individual Learning Plan’ (ILP) for all students starting in ninth grade. These ILPs, developed with the help of a designated educator and an online platform called ‘MyCAP,’ will outline a student’s academic and career path. The plan allows for ongoing adjustments and aims to improve students’ readiness for college or a career.
Key provisions
- Requires all high school students to have an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) starting in ninth grade.
- ILPs must be developed with the support of a designated educator and utilize an approved online platform (MyCAP).
- Students can adapt their ILPs throughout high school to align with changing needs and goals.
- Districts must report annually on their progress in implementing the ILP requirements.
- The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will provide guidance to districts.
- Districts can continue to develop ILPs prior to ninth grade.
- Defines ‘college and career pathway program’ and ‘individual learning plan’ for the purpose of the legislation.
Who is affected
- Public school districts in Massachusetts
- High school students in Massachusetts
- Educators in Massachusetts
- Parents of high school students in Massachusetts
- The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Education
Cosponsors
Estela A. Reyes
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An Act to expand the use of career and academic plans
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Education Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4366
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/7/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Education |
| 8/7/2025 | House | New draft of H533 |
| 8/7/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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