An Act relative to high school professional development programs

This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to create specific standards for high school professional development programs. These standards would cover instructor qualifications, training methods, delivery options like remote or in-person learning, and systems for feedback and external networking. Additionally, the bill allows high school students to take one excused absence per year to participate in these supervised professional development days. The legislation applies directly to school districts and the state education department, ensuring that any approved programs meet the new established criteria.