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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/20/2020
02/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to encourage strategies to develop school students’ social-emotional learning competencies. Education.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote social-emotional learning (SEL) in schools. It would amend the Massachusetts General Laws to require that teacher licensure requirements include strategies for developing students' SEL competencies, such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. The bill seeks to integrate SEL into the state's educational standards and curriculum, recognizing the importance of these skills for student development and academic success.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (29)
Jim Arciero (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Paul Brodeur (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Edward Coppinger (D),
Cynthia Creem (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Pat Haddad (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Kay Khan (D),
John Lawn (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
José Tosado (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/20/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H402 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H402.pdf |
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