Nordberg v. Massachusetts Department of Education

Wilkins, Douglas H., J.

The administrative law questions in this case arise out of a state agency’s attempt to computerize its statutorily conferred decision-making power.2 The plaintiff, Paul C. Nordberg, is licensed as a school business manager under G.L.c. 71, §38G. He challenges the practice of the Massachusetts Department of Education (“Department”), which allows a computer to grant waivers of §38G licensure requirements upon request and certification by superintendents of local school districts.

Earlier in this case, the Appeals Court reversed the dismissal of the plaintiffs claims on…