An Act addressing racial and cultural bias training in educator professional development
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires Massachusetts public schools to provide educators with training on racial and cultural bias. The goal is to improve the learning environment for all students and address potential disparities in education. The legislation mandates that professional development programs include specific content related to these issues. It builds upon previous attempts to address similar concerns in the state.
Key provisions
- Mandates racial and cultural bias training for educators.
- Requires training to be incorporated into educator professional development.
- The training must address issues of racial and cultural bias.
- The training is intended to improve the learning environment for students.
- The bill is related to existing efforts to address equity in education.
Who is affected
- Educators
- Students
- Public Schools
- Massachusetts
Notable changes
- This bill establishes a specific requirement for racial and cultural bias training within educator professional development programs.
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