7009-6600 Early College Programs

For the development and initial implementation of high--quality early college and career programs, including the growth of current programs and the strategic expansion of new programs; provided, that such programs shall incorporate the guiding principles of designated early college pathways, as developed jointly by the department of higher education and the department of elementary and secondary education; provided further, that priority shall be given to programs that serve students who are currently underrepresented in college; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended to Westfield State University, for early college programming for nursing and health science pathways to support labor force development with western Massachusetts hospitals and health care providers; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Cape Cod Maritime Museum, Inc. for the expansion of youth access to summer programming of Blue Economy History; and provided further, that funds may be expended for programs or activities during the summer months