An Act relative to school committee oversight
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to increase the oversight role of school committees regarding the courses of study they approve, specifically focusing on courses dealing with sexually transmitted infections. It aims to ensure that these courses are appropriate and aligned with community standards. The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Education and subsequently heard.
Key provisions
- Requires school committees to review courses of study, including those concerning sexually transmitted infections.
- The bill intends to ensure courses align with community standards.
- It establishes a process for school committees to oversee the content of such courses.
Who is affected
- School Committees
- School Districts
- Students
- Parents
- Educators
Notable changes
- Increased scrutiny of courses on sexually transmitted infections by school committees.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
William C. Galvin
Cosponsor
Paul McAuliffe
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