The Westborough School Committee voted unanimously to adopt a new career and technical education (CTE) policy required by state law changes earlier this year. The policy formalizes the district’s process for informing students about vocational options and coordinating applications to regional technical schools such as Assabet Valley.

District staff said the new state requirement codifies steps to ensure students have opportunities to learn about CTE programs, visit regional schools, and apply. The presentation stated the district’s current practice already aligned with the law: staff provide program information, coordinate with Assabet Valley and maintain records of student outreach and applications.

A committee member moved to approve the policy, a second was given, and the vote was 5–0–0 in favor.

Superintendent Allison said the policy will be uploaded to the district website and used to coordinate outreach at middle and high school levels. The committee did not identify any substantive changes to current practice but described the vote as a required formalization to maintain compliance with the state’s timeline.