Establishes a high school trade partnership program and provides tax credits for participating employers.

This 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 to students. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will set minimum program requirements, including academic standards and safety protocols. Employers participating in the program can receive tax credits equal to 100% of their expenditures, up to a maximum of $100,000 per employer per taxable year.

Establishes a high school trade partnership program and provides tax credits for participating employers.

This 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 to students. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will set minimum program requirements, including academic standards and safety protocols. Employers participating in the program can receive tax credits equal to 100% of their expenditures, up to a maximum of $100,000 per employer per taxable year.