Pursuant to its authority under M.G.L. c. 69, §§ 1B and 1F, and M.G.L. c. 74, § 2, and in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, M.G.L. c. 30A, § 3, the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (Board) is soliciting public comment on proposed amendments to 603 CMR 4.00, Regulations for Vocational Technical Education.
The proposed amendments relate to changes in admissions practices including a weighted lottery system and student demonstration of interest. The proposed amendments also include requirements related to the middle school experience. Lastly, the proposed amendments include updates to address terminology — e.g., updating references to this type of education from "vocational" to "career technical."
Copies of the proposed amendments are available on the Department's website at 2025 Public Comment Submission Page, or by calling 781-338-3910. Public comments may be submitted online by completing this form, or by email to ccte@mass.gov , or by mail to: Regulations Public Comment, c/o Commissioner's Office, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02149. The deadline to submit public comment is April 18, 2025 at 5:00 pm. The Board is expected to vote on the proposed amendments at its regular monthly meeting scheduled for May 20, 2025.