Bill > S288

This bill aims to promote a racially inclusive curriculum in Massachusetts schools. It establishes the Racially Inclusive Curriculum Trust Fund, which will be administered by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. The fund can be used for various purposes, such as developing racially inclusive curriculum frameworks, providing professional development training, and issuing grants to school districts to support the implementation of a racially inclusive curriculum. The bill also requires public schools to provide instruction that is inclusive of all racial and ethnic groups, including the teaching of accurate histories, writings, and contributions of underrepresented or marginalized groups. Additionally, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is required to seek input from community members and experts in the field of racial, ethnic, and cultural studies, and to provide professional development opportunities for educators on the new curriculum standards.