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MA H722

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chynah Tyler

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Workforce Skills Cabinet within the Governor's office to align programs across labor, education, and economic development agencies, with monthly public meetings and annual reporting requirements

  • Creates certification awards for school districts: $1,000 per student earning high-value industry certifications and $800 per student earning certifications addressing regional workforce demands, with 80% of funds directed to the schools where students earned credentials

  • Requires all high school students beginning in 9th grade to develop individual learning plans (MyCAP) with educator support, and mandates all public high schools offer at least one foundational computer science course by September 1, 2026

  • Adds early college, innovation pathways, and STEM tech career academies as a new student category in the Chapter 70 school funding formula with a total per-pupil rate of $11,030.05

  • Requires districts to submit MassCore curriculum implementation plans by December 31, 2024, with universal student access to be achieved no later than the class of 2030

Legislative Description

To create and expand student pathways to success

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

12/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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