An Act establishing a special commission to study racial segregation in housing and public schools

This bill creates a special commission in Massachusetts to investigate the causes of racial segregation in housing and public schools. The commission will examine various factors, including state laws, real estate and banking practices, zoning rules, and school assignment policies, to develop recommendations for reducing segregation. The body will consist of numerous state officials and community representatives, and it must hold at least four public hearings in communities disproportionately affected by segregation. Within one year of passing, the commission is required to submit a report with its findings and policy suggestions to relevant legislative committees.