An Act to make data on workforce development outcomes public and accessible

This bill requires Massachusetts workforce development agencies to publicly share standardized data on program outcomes, including participant demographics, training participation, and wage data, to improve program evaluation and equity. It establishes clear procedures for requesting this data (with 30-day processing timelines), mandates quarterly wage reports for job training programs, and requires agencies to post all request guidelines online. The law directly affects workforce boards (like Masshire), state agencies, researchers, and organizations seeking to assess program effectiveness while protecting individual privacy through aggregate data sharing. It also creates a task force to enhance data systems for tracking workforce education outcomes and cross-agency collaboration by 2026.