An Act to require mandatory training on microaggressions and implicit bias for staff members teaching extracurricular activities

HD 1370 requires all staff members in Massachusetts public and private schools who teach or supervise extracurricular activities - such as sports, clubs, music, and student leadership programs - to complete annual training on microaggressions and implicit bias. The state education department (DESE) must develop this training, covering how biases affect students and practical strategies for fostering inclusive environments. Schools must maintain training records for three years, and failure to comply could result in withheld state funding.