Education Laws and Regulations

Notice of Public Comment on the Proposed Amendments to 603 CMR 7.00, Educator Licensure and Preparation Program Approval Regulations

Pursuant to its authority under M.G.L. c. 69, § 1B, and c. 71, § 38G, and in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, M.G.L. c. 30A, § 3, the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education is soliciting public comment on proposed amendments to 603 CMR 7.00, Educator Licensure and Preparation Program Approval Regulations.

The proposed amendments would:

• Extend the Pilot of Alternative Assessments by one year through June 30, 2025, and update language regarding the pilot period;
• Add a new Provisional license option for Principals/Assistant Principals;
• Add a new Military Spouse license, per M.G.L c. 71, § 38G;
• Create a new option for out-of-state candidates to meet the Sheltered English Immersion endorsement requirement; and
• Streamline and update other references within the regulations.

Copies of the proposed amendments are available on the Department's website or by calling 781-338-6220. The Department has issued a survey to collect public comment. In addition, written comments on the proposed amendments may be submitted by mail to: Educator Effectiveness, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148, by fax to: 781-338-3395, or by e-mail to: edprep@doe.mass.edu (please include "Public Comment" in the subject line). The deadline for submission of public comment is January 3, 2023. The Board is expected to vote on the proposed amendments at its regular monthly meeting scheduled for February 28, 2023.