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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
Relative to geography education. Education.
AI Summary
This bill establishes several measures to promote geography education in Massachusetts. It declares the first week of April as "Massachusetts Geography Education Week" and requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation to this effect. The bill also adds a representative from the Massachusetts Geographic Alliance to the Council on Global Education. Additionally, the bill establishes a commission on geography education to investigate the status of geography education in the state, assess best practices, and make recommendations for improving geography education. The commission is required to report its findings and recommendations to the legislature by December 31, 2023. Overall, the bill aims to raise awareness of and enhance geography education in Massachusetts.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4587 (on 07/08/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H581 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H581.pdf |
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