Education (Career & Technical Education)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 826: An Act expanding high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 427) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to expand high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly expands high school student access to industry credentials, enhancing educational pathways and workforce readiness per bill title/summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2005: An Act to end discriminatory outcomes in vocational school admissions

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 330) of John J. Cronin and Vanna Howard for legislation to ensure that all students have an equal chance of being admitted to vocational programs. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill aims to eliminate discriminatory admissions in vocational programs, expanding equal educational access for all students as per its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 439: An Act to enhance the alignment and career focus of college and career pathway programs

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 439) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to enhance the alignment and career focus of college and work-based learning. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to 'enhance alignment and career focus' of college/career pathway programs under Education, directly strengthening educational program quality and career preparation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 321: An Act incentivizing the awarding of industry-recognized credentials

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 321) of Brendan P. Crighton relative to industry-recognized certification awards paid by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncentivizes industry-recognized credentials through DESE, aligning education with workforce needs to enhance student career pathways and skills development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 427: An Act expanding high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 427) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to expand high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands high school access to industry credentials, directly advancing student educational opportunities in K-12 as per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 458: An Act expanding high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 458) of John C. Velis for legislation to expand high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to expand high school student access to industry credentials, directly advancing educational access as defined in the topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 438: An Act to expand the use of career and academic plans

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 438) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation relative to individual learning plans for students. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands individual learning plans for students, enhancing personalized education pathways and access under K-12 education policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 11, 2025

H 685: An Act relative to a green energy track in vocational schools

By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 685) of Jeffrey N. Roy for legislation to establish a program to support training and education programs that prepare vocational school students for employment in the clean energy workforce. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes clean energy vocational training program to enhance student workforce readiness and educational access within vocational schools, directly advancing educational opportunities.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes vocational training for clean energy workforce, directly advancing renewable energy workforce development per summary's focus on 'clean energy workforce' and 'training programs'.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes vocational training for clean energy workforce, directly promoting renewable energy sector growth and job creation in environmental field95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates vocational training for clean energy workforce employment, directly advancing workforce development and job readiness per Labor & Employment standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Renewable Energy

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 29, 2025

H 694: An Act to preserve local control of Chapter 74 admissions policies

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 694) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to admissions policies for vocational schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPreserves local control over vocational school admissions, preventing state mandates that could restrict educational autonomy. Aligns with protecting local decision-making in education policy.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 398: An Act to promote student college and career success and civic engagement

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 398) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to programs of study for high school students and graduation requirements. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes programs of study and graduation requirements to enhance student college/career readiness and civic engagement, directly advancing educational outcomes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Curriculum

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