HD 228 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to preserve local control of Chapter 74 admissions policies

HD 228 preserves local control over admission policies for vocational-technical schools by requiring school districts, not state authorities, to set and change admission requirements. It directly affects vocational-technical schools and their local district trustees, who must now make changes through a majority vote after holding a public hearing at least 30 days after announcing proposed changes. The bill mandates that schools provide advance notice of public hearings to interested parties and the public, ensuring transparency before any policy shifts. These provisions apply to both independent vocational schools and those operated under regional school districts.
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