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MA H732

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steven Ultrino

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to establish program standards for high school professional development programs serving students
  • Program standards must address six components: instructor qualifications, instructor training to identify individual student needs, different delivery models, remote and in-person access options, a comprehensive feedback system, and opportunities for students to build professional relationships outside their school
  • School districts may establish professional development programs that meet department standards and receive department approval
  • Mandates that high school students receive 1 excused absence per school year for a supervised professional development day
  • Amends Chapter 69 (adding Section 1U) and Chapter 76, Section 1 of the Massachusetts General Laws

Legislative Description

Relative to high school professional development programs

Last Action

Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

9/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/27/2025

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