An Act promoting racially and culturally inclusive K-12 curriculum
This bill requires Massachusetts school districts to create K-12 curriculum frameworks that actively include the histories and achievements of people from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. The law mandates that these educational materials avoid stereotypes and incorporate input from educators, students, and community members during their development. Additionally, it establishes a formal complaint process for reporting violations, with the option to appeal departmental decisions in Superior Court.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Apr 1, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Feb 29, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Education
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brendan Crighton
DDemocratic
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