H 706 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to geography education

This bill establishes a commission to study geography education in Massachusetts public schools (K-12). The commission, composed of 8 members including educators, industry representatives, and state officials, will assess current curriculum frameworks, professional development opportunities, and best practices in geography education. It must report findings and recommendations to the legislature by December 31, 2025, including draft legislation if needed. The bill also creates "Massachusetts Geography Education Week" in early April and updates the council on global education to include geographic alliance representatives. This is a procedural measure focused on study and reporting, not immediate policy changes.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Dec 18, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Education
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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