An Act to assesses school integration within the Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity (METCO) program

This bill establishes a special legislative commission to evaluate the history and effectiveness of the METCO program, which transports students from Boston to suburban schools for education. The 13-member commission includes leaders from both legislative chambers, education officials, representatives from Black educational organizations, and former METCO participants. The group must meet at least four times and submit its findings and recommendations to the state legislature and governor within one year of the bill's enactment.