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This bill amends Section 38G of Chapter 71 of the Massachusetts General Laws to require that school districts' curriculum frameworks and professional development programs explicitly include strategies for developing students' social-emotional learning (SEL) competencies. Specifically, the bill adds language that requires educators to focus on five key SEL skills: self-awareness (understanding one's own emotions and behaviors), self-management (regulating emotions and actions), social awareness (empathy and understanding others' perspectives), relationship skills (communicating effectively and building positive relationships), and responsible decision-making (making constructive choices about personal and social behavior). By mandating the inclusion of these strategies in curriculum and professional development, the bill aims to support holistic student development beyond traditional academic learning, helping students build critical interpersonal and emotional skills that are essential for success in school and life.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S316