Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-707

EDU 707

MassReconnect - Education to Workforce Marketplace

Ms. Lovely and Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2F, in item 1596-2501, by inserting after the words “provided further, that funds from this item may be expended to create awareness and conduct public outreach related to MassReconnect”, the following words:- “provided further, that at the discretion of the Department of Higher Education, not less than $4,000,000 shall be expended on a comprehensive, integrated solution to reengage, retain, and support the successful degree completion of Stop-Out, Some College No Credential learners through an Education to Workforce Marketplace at a statewide level;”.