An Act relative to the training of school committee members

This bill requires Massachusetts school committee members to complete an 8-hour free orientation within three months of taking office. The training covers school finance, state education laws, open meeting rules, special education, conflict of interest, and other key responsibilities. It must be developed by the state education department and provided annually through approved groups like the Massachusetts Association of School Committees. Members who fail to complete the training lose the right to participate in committee meetings or decisions. The law directly affects all locally elected or appointed school committee members across Massachusetts cities and towns.