Amendment #480 to H5150

Higher Education Opportunities Language

Mr. Garballey of Arlington Arlington moves to amend the bill in Section 2 striking out item 3000-7066 in its entirety and replacing it with the following: -

3000-7066  For professional development and higher education opportunities and supports for early educators to be coordinated through the department and implemented at the 15 Massachusetts community colleges; provided, that programming shall focus on the statewide recruitment and training needs specific to the early education and care workforce, encourage associate degree completion and opportunities for career advancement and retention, and incorporate early education and care stakeholder, employer and industry collaboration; and provided further, that funds may be expended on laptops, hotspots, technical services, open educational resources, and other student supports related to the program; and provided further, that professional development opportunities shall be consistent with the core competencies and career pathways established by the department, and in accordance with the recommendations of the Early Education and Care Workforce Council; provided further, appropriated funds may be expended for programs or activities during the summer months............................................................ $10,000,000”

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Higher Education Opportunities Language