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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to celebrate and teach Native American culture and history. Education.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to amend the existing state education standards to include instruction on the history, culture, and contemporary experiences of Native American tribes in Massachusetts and the United States. Specifically, it requires the inclusion of topics such as tribal history and current issues, information about tribes with historic ties to Massachusetts, tribal sovereignty and governance, treaty rights, genocide, languages, and socioeconomic experiences. The bill also mandates that the state education board consult with tribal nations in developing these new educational standards.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (17)
Becca Rausch (D)*,
Jo Comerford (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Manny Cruz (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Robyn Kennedy (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Pavel Payano (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2709 (on 04/01/2024)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Public Lands and Water Management
- ‐ Native American Affairs and Indian Lands
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S344 | 03/10/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S344.pdf | 03/10/2023 |
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