H 560
An Act implementing elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate literacy education
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish climate literacy education in Massachusetts’ elementary and secondary schools. It seeks to integrate climate justice concepts across various subjects, rather than focusing on climate science alone. The goal is to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the impacts of climate change and potential solutions. This will involve incorporating interdisciplinary approaches into the curriculum.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop climate literacy standards.
- Promotes the integration of climate justice principles into existing subjects.
- Encourages the development of resources and training for educators.
- Supports the inclusion of diverse perspectives on climate change impacts and solutions.
- Mandates the consideration of local and regional climate impacts in curriculum development.
Who is affected
- Students in Massachusetts elementary and secondary schools
- Teachers and educators in Massachusetts
- The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- School districts in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Shifts from solely focusing on climate science to incorporating climate justice.
- Requires interdisciplinary approaches to climate education.
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Cosponsors
Adrian C. Madaro
Brian M. Ashe
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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Bill H.560 194th (Current)
An Act implementing elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate literacy education
By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 560) of Mindy Domb relative to implementing elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate justice education in the Commonwealth. Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Mindy Domb Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.560
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 11/17/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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