Support for Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education from the “Massachus etts Vocational Technical Coalition”.

Friends of Chapter 74 Vocational Technical, & Agricultural Education,

We are most pleased to share this support for Chapter 74 Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education from the “Massachusetts Vocational Technical Coalition”.

David

Dear Supporters,

Whether you are a Parent, Student, Alumnus/Alumna, Co-op Employer, Member of a School Committee or simply a supporter of Vocational, Technical, and Agricultural Schools in Massachusetts, we have an extremely important and time-sensitive request.

Our Vocational-Technical and Agricultural Schools are under threat. Proposed changes to admissions policies by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) could undermine the integrity of these vital institutions, jeopardizing the opportunities they provide to our students and communities. Ultimately creating a blind lottery admissions system that also has an effect on placement in the programs upon acceptance.

We need your help to uphold our current admissions policies and ensure these schools remain accessible to those who are truly passionate and dedicated to pursuing a skilled trade or agricultural career. #savethetrades

👉Please email the BoardofEducation no later than April 18th to voice your opposition to their proposed amendments.👈

🌟Oppose their involvement and tell the Board of Education that the solution is with our Legislators🌟

S.358 & H.651 An Act to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical education

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 358) of Paul R. Feeney, Steven George Xiarhos, James B. Eldridge, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical education. Education.

By Representatives Moran of Lawrence and Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 651) of Frank A. Moran, Adam J. Scanlon and others for legislation to provide for a program of capital investments for vocational-technical education programs and regional vocational-technical schools. Education.

You can read more and learn how to TAKE ACTION! on our website: https://www.mavoctechcoalition.org/take-action Also follow on Facebook

and please, share this message with our allies.

With Gratitude,
The Massachusetts Vocational Technical Coalition