H3249

Relative to creating manufacturing and economic development in the Commonwealth

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a high school trade partnership program to connect public high schools with local employers for vocational education and apprenticeships.

The bill creates a high school trade partnership program in Massachusetts, allowing public high schools to collaborate with local private employers to offer vocational-technical education and apprenticeship opportunities. The program includes a tax credit for participating employers, up to $100,000 per business corporation annually. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will set minimum requirements for the program, including participation criteria for employers and students, academic standards, safety protocols, and English language support.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Oct 28, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

History

Apr 21

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5313

Mar 9

House

Reported date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Jan 27

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, March 6, 2026