An Act concerning education in honor of Byron Rushing

This bill requires all public schools in Massachusetts to include a specific unit of instruction on Black History as part of their curriculum. It mandates that higher education institutions, including community colleges and universities, offer a dedicated course covering the same topics. The required content must address the history of the African slave trade, slavery in America, its lasting effects, and the contributions of African Americans to society, alongside a commitment to respect and non-discrimination. While the state Department of Education may provide instructional guidelines, individual schools and colleges retain the authority to determine the minimum time required to complete these requirements.