Establishes a trust fund and work-study program for low-income students in Massachusetts community colleges.
The bill establishes the Massachusetts Community College Career Pathways Trust Fund to provide work-study opportunities for low-income students. It creates education opportunity coordinator positions at community colleges to assist students, including those receiving cash assistance, with career plans and program enrollment. The fund will support jobs at community colleges or related to students' studies, with placements avoiding political activities. The bill also mandates annual reporting on program efficacy and student success rates.
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