An Act modernizing the board of elementary and secondary education

This bill creates a new Board of Elementary and Secondary Education in Massachusetts to oversee the state's public school system. The board would consist of representatives from various groups, including teachers' unions, school administrators, parents, students, and community organizations, with a specific focus on ensuring diversity in membership. Key provisions establish a student advisory council made up of elected student representatives from regional councils across the state. Board members would serve five-year terms without pay, and the board is required to meet at least ten times each year. The legislation also defines the roles of the board chair and outlines rules for filling vacancies and managing conflicts of interest.