An Act expanding high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials
Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026
Summary
The bill directs the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development to identify high‑need occupations and ranks them by employment value. School districts receive monetary awards for each student who earns an industry‑recognized credential in those occupations, helping cover program costs and student fees. The goal is to expand credential opportunities for high‑school learners, especially low‑income, English‑learner, and special‑education students.
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