S.244

Promoting access to professional development programming in Massachusetts

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Promotes access to professional development programming in Massachusetts by amending training definitions.

The bill amends the definition of training programs in Massachusetts to include incidental training associated with product purchases, training programs delivered for employee education, and other programs designated by the division. It excludes certain training programs from the definition of "Private educational organization," which is now defined as a non-public entity providing classroom instruction, distance education, or online training of up to 25 hours or $1,500. This change aims to further assist employees through professional development training.

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Calendar

Apr 29, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Hearing

Apr 29, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Hearing

History

Mar 26

Senate

Accompanied a new draft, see S3000

Jan 8

Senate

Reporting date extended to Thursday March 5, 2026

Apr 25, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in B-1