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MA H4643
Implementing an elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate education curriculum in the Commonwealth
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Introduced
04/11/2022
04/11/2022
In Committee
04/11/2022
04/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Implementing an elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate education curriculum in the Commonwealth
AI Summary
This bill proposes to implement an interdisciplinary climate education curriculum in elementary and secondary schools in the Commonwealth. The key provisions include: (1) establishing environmental science and protection standards that promote an understanding of climate change, including human impact on the carbon cycle, effects on life and health, and the impact on natural disasters and weather; (2) allowing schools to incorporate these climate change standards into existing curriculum such as science, history, and technology; (3) authorizing the Department of Education to provide resources and professional development support to assist schools in implementing the curriculum; and (4) allowing the Department to apply for funding to support the implementation of the climate education program.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (18)
Natalie Blais (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Rob Consalvo (D),
John Cronin (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
John Mahoney (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
James Murphy (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Committee on Education (J)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4643 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4643.pdf |
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