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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Kelly W. Pease

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act adding paths to professional licensure for teachers.

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PETITION OF:

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act adding paths to professional licensure for teachers.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1. Section 38G of Chapter 71 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “commissioner;” in line 203, the words “or has held a provisional educator certificate and worked in an educational setting for at least five years;”