An Act to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical education
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to expand access to and improve opportunities within vocational-technical education programs in Massachusetts. It directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop policies and regulations to enhance these programs, particularly for middle and junior high school students. The legislation also establishes requirements for schools to provide information and tours, and creates a system to ensure equitable access for all students, including those in communities not affiliated with regional vocational districts.
Key provisions
- Requires schools to develop and implement Chapter 74 Access Policies to promote equitable access to vocational-technical education.
- Mandates schools to provide information about vocational-technical programs and opportunities to middle and junior high school students through various channels.
- Requires schools to offer tours of vocational schools and programs to middle school students.
- Establishes a mechanism to ensure timely implementation of Chapter 74 Access Policies.
- Supports state grant programs for equipment and facility expansion in vocational-technical education.
- Addresses the needs of students in communities not affiliated with regional vocational districts.
- Creates a system to ensure students in non-affiliated communities receive information about high school options.
- Establishes a new authority to oversee vocational-technical education and related matters.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Education
Cosponsors
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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