MA H716

Bill

MA H716

Creating an inclusive vision for implementing civics studies (CIVICS)

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to award school districts and individual schools that show excellence in producing and promoting civics projects. Education.

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote civics education in public schools. It defines a "civics project" as per the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's guidelines, and amends existing laws to require the provision of training and stipends for teachers and administrators involved in civics education. The bill also requires school districts to designate at least one teacher or administrator to lead the implementation of civics education, and directs the Department of Education to develop a "civics seal" to recognize and highlight the accomplishments of school districts, schools, teachers, and students in producing and promoting high-quality civics projects. The purpose is to ensure equitable access to civics education for all public school students.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (15)

Andy Vargas (D)*, Brian Ashe (D), Harriette Chandler (D), Michelle Ciccolo (D), Pat Duffy (D), Vanna Howard (D), Patrick Kearney (D), Mary Keefe (D), Christina Minicucci (D), Tram Nguyen (D), Steve Owens (D), Lindsay Sabadosa (D), Dan Sena (D), Paul Tucker (D), Erika Uyterhoeven (D),

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H716

(13 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H716
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H716.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1390	Relative to regional school districts and chapter 40B housing	Accompanied a study order, see H5276	Similar To
H5135	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
H541	To expand the Massachusetts School Building Authority and create a new program to assist public school districts with 21st century technology upgrades	Accompanied a new draft, see S2727	Similar To
H574	Relative to civic test requirements for graduation	Accompanied a study order, see H5135	Similar To
H599	To promote fairness between traditional public schools and regional vocational schools	Accompanied a study order, see H5136	Similar To
H638	To allow for school districts to collect a fee associated with nonresident pupil transportation	Accompanied H674	Similar To
H667	Concerning early college and financing efforts	Accompanied a new draft, see H4542	Similar To
S291	Relative to civics education	Accompanied a study order, see S2756	Similar To
S340	Providing for increased reimbursements for special education costs	Accompanied a study order, see S2756	Similar To
S341	Modernizing student transportation	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S385	Relative to authority on form of learning during a public health emergency	Accompanied a study order, see S2755	Similar To
S395	Relative to school districts in receivership and the Massachusetts School Building Authority	Accompanied a new draft, see S2727	Similar To
S472	Providing for the annual election of members of the Spencer East Brookfield Regional School Committee	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To

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