Establishes standards for high school professional development programs in Massachusetts.
The bill mandates the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to create standards for high school professional development programs. These programs must include instructor qualifications, training for identifying student needs, various development models, remote or in-person access, and a feedback system. The department will approve programs meeting these standards. Additionally, the bill allows for one excused absence per school year for students participating in supervised professional development days.
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