An Act establishing a commission on school segregation

This bill creates a new Commission on School Segregation in Massachusetts to investigate the causes and effects of racial and economic separation in the state's schools. The commission will consist of 20 members appointed by various government officials, elected leaders, and community organizations representing educators, families, and civil rights groups. Its primary tasks include reviewing historical trends in segregation, identifying current and past integration efforts, and finding out what other states are doing successfully to promote school diversity. The commission must hold at least five public hearings across different cities and submit a final report with specific policy recommendations to the legislature within 12 months of starting its work.