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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
Relative to requiring students to have a satisfactory understanding of the founding principles of the United States prior to high school graduation. Education.
AI Summary
This bill would require high school students in Massachusetts to demonstrate a satisfactory understanding of the founding principles of the United States, including the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, the concept of the Rule of Law, the separation of powers between the federal government and the states, and the concept of a constitutional republic, as outlined in key founding documents such as the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Federalist Papers. The standards for this new graduation requirement would be based on the cultural and historical context of the founding era.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5135 (on 08/25/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H571 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H571.pdf |
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