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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.439 194th (Current)

An Act to enhance the alignment and career focus of college and career pathway programs

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 439) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to enhance the alignment and career focus of college and work-based learning. Education.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Pavel M. Payano
Status:
Referred to Joint Committee on Education
This bill aims to strengthen the connection between education and workforce needs in Massachusetts. The bill directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to support innovative programs that combine academic and vocational learning, create employability credentials aligned with federal workforce skills, and streamline oversight of career pathway programs to ensure consistency and alignment with labor market demands. It also mandates a study on barriers to expanding meaningful work-based learning opportunities—such as transportation and employer liability—with the goal of increasing student access to real-world job experiences that prepare them for successful careers. This legislation is important because it ensures that students graduate with the skills, credentials, and experiences needed to thrive in a competitive and evolving economy.
* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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