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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to educator diversity. Education.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase educator diversity in Massachusetts. It establishes an alternative process for granting educator licensure that considers factors such as out-of-state certification, portfolios, and advanced degrees. The bill also creates a Center for Strategic Initiatives within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to oversee affirmative action and diversity plans for school districts, including reviewing and approving these plans, establishing complaint resolution processes, and coordinating with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. The bill requires school districts to appoint diversity officers or teams, develop affirmative action and diversity plans with measurable goals, and provide mandatory annual diversity training for employees. Additionally, the bill mandates the collection and public reporting of statewide educator diversity data and goals.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (17)
Jason Lewis (D)*,
Joseph Boncore (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
John Cronin (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Eric Lesser (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2748 (on 03/10/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S366 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S366.pdf |
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