An Act relative to vocational and trade school classes for public school students
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/30/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:20 PM in Gardner Auditorium — Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 9/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/30/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
No additional cosponsors.
Chapter 74 of General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after Section 7C the following new Section:-
Non-vocational and trade public high schools and middle schools may provide vocational and trade learning for students who are unable to attend a regional vocational school. This provision shall be optional at the local level. This provision is meant for those students who (i) are not accepted into a dedicated vocational and trade school or program; (ii) left a vocational school or trade school; and (iii) live in the public school’s district. The Department of Education shall provide guidance on such learning and develop a waiver program to allow schools and students this opportunity.
Chapter 74 of General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after Section 7C the following new Section:- Section 7D. Non-vocational and trade public high schools and middle schools may provide vocational and trade learning for students who are unable to attend a regional vocational school. This provision shall be optional at the local level. This provision is meant for those students who (i) are not accepted into a dedicated vocational and trade school or program; (ii) left a vocational school or trade school; and (iii) live in the public school’s district. The Department of Education shall provide guidance on such learning and develop a waiver program to allow schools and students this opportunity.