MA H703

Bill

Relative to geography education

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to geography education. Education.

AI Summary

This bill establishes several provisions related to geography education in Massachusetts. Firstly, it requires the governor to annually proclaim the first week of April as "Massachusetts Geography Education Week." Secondly, it amends the state's council on global education to include a representative from the Massachusetts Geographic Alliance. Thirdly, the bill creates a commission on geography education to investigate the status of geography education in the state, assess best practices, and make recommendations for improving it. The commission is required to report its findings and recommendations to the state legislature by December 31, 2015. Overall, this bill aims to raise awareness of and strengthen geography education in Massachusetts.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Todd Smola (R)*, Anne Gobi (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5135 (on 08/25/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H703

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H703
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H703.pdf

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