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MA H624
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Kushmerek
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AI Summary
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Creates a new "Teacher Apprentice" classification in Massachusetts law for paid individuals selected by school districts to train alongside staff while pursuing an accelerated bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to their instructional area
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Directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop an accelerated, tuition-free teacher occupational apprenticeship program, subject to appropriation
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Requires participants to complete a 3-year paid teaching apprenticeship after being recommended by eligible educators for employment
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Provides progressive wages that increase as apprentices gain experience and complete their teaching degree
Legislative Description
Relative to teacher pathways and educator diversity
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
11/3/2025