An Act teaching anti-racism in Massachusetts schools

HD 626 creates a permanent commission to develop a mandatory anti-racism curriculum for all Massachusetts public and charter schools. The commission, composed of appointed members from various advocacy groups, historians, and education representatives, must design a curriculum covering 18 specific topics including systemic racism, slavery, Native American genocide, white supremacy, and racial impacts on health and science. Schools are required to teach this curriculum, which includes designated textbook selections and instruction across subjects like history, English, science, and health. The bill mandates the commission to finalize the curriculum within one year and report annually to state officials.