S 254 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

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

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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

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Brendan Crighton
DDemocratic
MA
Third Essex