to increase student access to career technical education schools and programs which are aligned with regional labor market needs
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to expand access to career technical education (CTE) programs in Massachusetts by creating a new Office of Career Technical Education within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The office will work with regional workforce boards to align CTE programs with local labor market needs, develop credentials for students, and encourage collaboration between high schools and CTE programs. It also seeks to improve instructional quality and ensure equitable access for all students.
Key provisions
- Establishes an Office of Career Technical Education within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
- Requires alignment of CTE programs with regional labor market demands through collaboration with Regional Workforce Boards.
- Develops credentials for CTE graduates based on the Employability Skills Framework.
- Promotes the use of Industry Recognized Credentials (IRC) in CTE programs.
- Encourages articulation agreements between CTE programs and community colleges/universities.
- Supports student outreach and retention efforts to ensure equitable access for all students.
- Mandates that all high schools offer at least one CTE course or internship.
- Amends existing legislation to strengthen collaboration between vocational and other regional school districts.
Who is affected
- Students
- High Schools
- Career Technical Education Programs
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Education
Cosponsors
Jessica Ann Giannino
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