S 358 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

Resolve establishing a joint task force to study the utilization of Department of Conservation and Recreation sites for educational programming for safe outdoor learning

This bill creates a joint task force to study how state parks and recreation areas can be used for safe outdoor learning programs for public and private school students. The group will include representatives from education departments, teacher unions, and organizations focused on accessibility for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Their main job is to review existing curriculum, identify potential topics like science and humanities, assess accessibility issues, and estimate the costs of implementing these programs. The task force must submit a final report with findings and recommendations to the state legislature by December 31, 2023.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 8, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Education
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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