Massachusetts § 37B - Nondegree granting post-secondary vocational education programs
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 37B — Nondegree granting post-secondary vocational education programs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37B. Nondegree granting post-secondary vocational education programs
Section 37B. The commissioner under the direction of the state board may approve nondegree granting vocational education programs at the post-secondary level. In making his decision, the commissioner shall take into consideration the availability of similar training opportunities at the secondary and public regional community college levels.
Upon the vote of the school committee or board of trustees of any industrial, technical, or vocational school, tuition and other related fees may be charged to students residing in its city, town or regional school district admitted to approved post-secondary vocational education programs for the full amount of the average per pupil cost of such program.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 37B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 37B cover?
Section 37B ("Nondegree granting post-secondary vocational education programs") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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