| A Message From Timothy Murray, President and CEO of The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, Regarding
Vocational Technical Schools |
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| The vote made last month by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to implement a lottery-based admissions system for Massachusetts vocational technical (“voc-tech”) schools is a disappointing outcome that will unnecessarily water down admissions standards, limit voc-tech access for students and undermine the pipeline of skilled workers across the state. Our students’ future should not be determined by bouncing bingo balls in an unproven lottery system. Unfortunately, Massachusetts continues to retreat from having high expectations and standards for our students. I urge lawmakers to support legislation filed by Rep. Frank Moran (H. 4510) that would pause implementation of this policy and establish a task force to study voc-tech admissions practices and develop effective solutions, and identify the necessary funding, to eliminate state-wide waiting lists so that all students can have access to this proven form of education.
Learn More About How You Can Help Here
Visit The MA Voc Tech Coalition Website |
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