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This bill aims to implement an interdisciplinary climate education curriculum in elementary and secondary public schools in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The key provisions include: 1. The Board of Education will direct the Commissioner to establish curriculum standards for history/social sciences and science/technology subjects to provide students with a deeper understanding of climate policy, climate justice, and climate activism. The curriculum must address issues disproportionately affecting communities and how to engage with elected officials on environmental issues. 2. The Commissioner must ensure bilingual and ESL students have access to multilingual resources on environmental activism and climate justice, and consult with environmental/climate justice organizations and youth leaders to develop the standards. 3. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will provide professional development for educators and support districts in implementing the curriculum, which must be in place by August 1, 2024.

Education

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H614