Bill > H454

This bill aims to ensure equitable access to education, including special education services, for all students in Massachusetts. It requires the state Department of Education to annually analyze and publish student-specific data on various demographic factors, such as race, ethnicity, sex, economic status, English learner status, and disability category. This data must be provided in an easily accessible and user-friendly manner, and it must be disaggregated by school district, charter school, and individual school to identify and address educational inequities, particularly during the COVID-19 recovery period and beyond. The bill also requires school districts to report on the delivery of specific special education services, such as related services, assistive technology, and vocational education, for different demographic groups. This information must be cross-tabulated and presented in a manner that protects student privacy.