Establishes a trust fund and positions to support low-income students in community colleges through work-study.
The bill creates a Massachusetts Community College Career Pathways Trust Fund to provide work-study opportunities for low-income students. It establishes education opportunity coordinator positions to assist students, including those receiving cash assistance, in developing career plans and accessing financial aid. The fund will support jobs at community colleges or related off-campus placements. Annual reports will track the efficacy of placements, enrollment numbers, and student success rates.
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