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Subject: Urgent Action Needed: Sign onto Amendment #27 to H.4005: An Act Establishing a Vocational Admissions Task Force

Dear Representative,

This Wednesday, the House formal session includes H.4005 for consideration. Among these is Amendment #27 to H.4005, which provides supplemental budget support and is crucial because it establishes a Vocational Admissions Task Force. This task force will thoroughly examine and recommend improvements to Chapter 74 vocational school admissions policies, data collection, and enforcement standards. This comprehensive review will ensure fairer and more transparent access to vocational education for all students. Furthermore, the bill mandates a public hearing to gather diverse perspectives and prevents any immediate changes to admission regulations, allowing for thoughtful consideration of the task force's recommendations before implementation.

I urge you to immediately sign on to Amendment #27. This amendment is critical to prevent the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) from implementing their lottery system until the dedicated task force established through this bill has completed its comprehensive study.

Allowing any admissions amendments, including the lottery, to proceed before the task force has concluded its full study would be premature and potentially detrimental. Your support for Amendment #27 will ensure a data-driven and well-informed approach to any future changes in admissions processes.

Please take immediate action to sign onto Amendment #27 before Wednesday's House meeting.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this crucial matter.

Sincerely,

[Your Name/Organization Name]

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