Massachusetts State Register
106 rulemaking notices from Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Healey-Driscoll Administration Expands Career Technical Education to Support 900 More Students This School Year
Aug 19, 2025
Administration designates 18 new career tech programs at 16 high schools, including 2nd aviation maintenance program in the state
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $3.3 Million in Literacy Grants
Aug 6, 2025
Funding supports 25 districts to buy high quality instructional materials for grades 4-12 with coaching and professional learning support
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Releases Recommendations to Improve Health and Nutrition in K-12 School Meals
Jul 31, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary EducationOpen in State Register ↗Massachusetts Receives Highest Rating for Special Education for Seventh Consecutive Year
Jul 16, 2025
Recent budgets signed by Governor Healey invest over half a billion dollars in special education
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates $10 Million Investment in Workforce Training for English Learners
Jul 15, 2025
As the Trump Administration moves to limit access to adult education, Massachusetts is expanding support for 3,000 additional English learners and growing the workforce
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.2K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $1 Million in Civics Teaching and Learning Grants
Jul 14, 2025
Funds help districts expand access to high-quality civic learning for all students
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗8.3 Million More School Meals Being Served in Massachusetts
Jul 8, 2025
Wilmington Public Schools celebrated as Terrific Tray winner for their healthy, locally sourced meals
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Opens Application for $250,000 in STEM Education Grants
Jun 30, 2025
Grants support applied STEM learning experiences during MA STEM Week, October 20-24
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Elementary and Secondary Education Board Approves Changes to Time-Out Practices in Schools
Jun 24, 2025
Regulation changes will take effect in August 2026
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Holyoke Public Schools Will Exit Receivership on July 1
Jun 23, 2025
Announcement follows work by School Committee, Mayor and District; Holyoke is the first school district to exit state receivership
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates First Year of Program to Mentor and Develop Future School Principals
Jun 16, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary EducationOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Hosts Civics Project Showcases Across Massachusetts
Jun 11, 2025
865 students from 61 districts participated at events in Dartmouth, Springfield, Worcester, Boston
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces No-Cost Early Literacy Tutoring for Schools
Jun 6, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary EducationOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Expands Work-Based Learning Opportunities in 14 School Districts
Jun 3, 2025
Schools join pilot program to increase career-connected learning opportunities, like internships, in high demand fields
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Opens Public Survey on High School Graduation Requirements
Jun 2, 2025
Public has until June 30 to share ideas on how graduates should demonstrate learning and readiness for college, career, and civic life
NoticeDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $220,600 to Support Healthy School Meals in 16 School Districts
May 28, 2025
Districts can use the federal funding to buy school kitchen equipment to store fruits, vegetables and enhance meal offerings
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Massachusetts Establishes Alternative Tests for Educator Licensure to Strengthen K-12 Workforce
May 21, 2025
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approves regulations making MTEL alternatives permanent
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Massachusetts Elementary and Secondary Education Board Updates Competency Determination
May 20, 2025
Outlines minimum requirements to replace the high school MCAS score requirement while the K-12 Graduation Council continues its work
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Massachusetts Establishes New Career Technical Education Policies to Improve Access for Students
May 20, 2025
Changes will take effect for ninth grade class entering in fall 2026
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Pedro Martinez to Become DESE Commissioner on July 1
May 19, 2025
Board recommended current Chicago Public Schools CEO on April 22
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Honors Massachusetts Educators at Annual Celebration
May 14, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary EducationOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Success of Early College Programs with Student Summit and Parent Rally
May 9, 2025
Over 100 students, educators and family members gathered at Roxbury Community College for two days of events
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Kicks Off Celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week
May 5, 2025
Healey-Driscoll Administration Kicks Off Celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $5.5 Million in Literacy Launch Grants Now Open for Schools to Apply
Apr 15, 2025
Schools can apply for funding to implement high-quality literacy instructional materials
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches K-12 Statewide Graduation Council Listening Sessions
Apr 10, 2025
First listening session April 10 at Taunton High School; Public input will help develop a new statewide graduation requirement
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Trump Administration Terminates $106 Million in K-12 Education Funding for Massachusetts
Apr 1, 2025
Funding supported student mental health supports, tutoring, school security and building upgrades
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Kicks Off K-12 Statewide Graduation Council
Mar 28, 2025
Council members announced and sworn in at first meeting; Regional listening sessions across Massachusetts begin in April
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Proposes Changes to Regulations Related to Time Out
Mar 25, 2025
Board sends proposal out for public comment
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.0K charsOpen in State Register ↗Governor Healey Appoints New Member to Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
Mar 25, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary EducationOpen in State Register ↗Massachusetts Prepares for Summer Eats Child Nutrition Program
Mar 17, 2025
Healey-Driscoll Administration calls for additional sponsors for meal sites
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches “Massachusetts Revolutionaries: Bold Stories, Bright Legacies” Education Project in Celebration of Massachusetts 250
Mar 13, 2025
Announcement made during Civic Learning Week; students encouraged to submit story of a Massachusetts ‘revolutionary’
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Springfield School Creates Winning Attendance Video
Mar 11, 2025
Emergence Academy has top submission for Power of Presence initiative
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Votes to Seek Public Comment on a New Career Technical Education Admission Policy
Mar 10, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary EducationOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Education Officials Issue Statement Condemning Dismantling of U.S. Department of Education
Mar 4, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary EducationOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $1 Million to 135 Schools to Support Career and College Planning for Massachusetts Students
Mar 4, 2025
MyCAP connects students to career and college learning opportunities, including early college, innovation career pathways and higher education
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Proposes Alternative Tests for Educator Licensure to Strengthen Workforce
Feb 25, 2025
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks public comment on regulations that would make MTEL alternatives permanent
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches Higher Education Financial Aid Road Show
Feb 3, 2025
Education Secretary Tutwiler and higher education officials visiting high schools across Massachusetts to raise awareness of historic financial aid opportunities
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.2K charsOpen in State Register ↗Secretary Tutwiler Delivers Massachusetts 2025 State of Education Address
Jan 30, 2025
Healey-Driscoll Administration is focused on affordable child care, teaching kids to read, strengthening public education, reimagining high school, mental health supports, improving access and success in higher education
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.2K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Requests Vendors to Develop Mental Health Framework for Students from Early Education through Higher Education
Dec 16, 2024
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary EducationOpen in State Register ↗Massachusetts Board of Elementary & Secondary Education Announces Application Open for Next K-12 Commissioner
Dec 2, 2024
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary EducationOpen in State Register ↗Elementary & Secondary Education Board Seeks Public Feedback in Search for Next DESE Commissioner
Nov 7, 2024
First Session Taking Place Saturday at Worcester State University, Online Survey Now Open
NoticeDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Massachusetts Celebrates Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
Sep 17, 2024
Healey-Driscoll Administration awards $362,377 in adult education grants to support English language and occupational skills training
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Delivers $1.7 Million in Federal Funds to 47 School Districts Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness
Sep 9, 2024
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary EducationOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Honors Massachusetts Educators at Annual Celebration
May 10, 2024
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary EducationOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $550,000 to Gateway Cities to Boost FAFSA Completion for Schools in Massachusetts
Apr 26, 2024
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary EducationOpen in State Register ↗The Healey-Driscoll Administration Appoints New Labor Member to Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
Jan 23, 2024
Dálida Rocha is Governor Healey’s Second Appointment to Education Board
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $850,000 Investment in Early Literacy for Preschoolers
Dec 20, 2023
In Malden, Administration highlights early literacy focus in universal pre-k classrooms
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $570,000 Grant Opportunity for Nutritious Food Access and Education During Farm to School Month
Oct 27, 2023
MA FRESH Grant Helps Early Education Programs and K-12 Schools Source Local Farm-Fresh Food and Promotes Learning about Nutrition, Science, and Agriculture
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.2K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches Education-to-Career Research and Data Hub
Oct 13, 2023
New Web Platform Will Make Data Easier to Access, Use, and Understand at All Levels of Public Education
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗The Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Planning Grants to 31 High Schools to Expand Innovation Career Pathways, 6 High Schools Preparing Brand New Clean Energy Pilot
Sep 22, 2023
Positions Commonwealth to Offer Career and Technical Education Pathways at Nearly 100 Schools Next Year, Establishes Pipeline of Future Climate Workforce Leaders
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