Bill > H693

This bill modifies existing Massachusetts law regarding student representation on school committees by requiring public school committees and charter school boards to meet at least once every other month during school sessions with a student advisory committee. Specifically, the bill mandates that each school committee or charter school board will have a student advisory committee consisting of five members elected by the student body. These student advisory committee members will elect a chairperson annually by majority vote before June 1st, who will serve as an ex-officio, nonvoting member of the school committee or charter school board. The chairperson will be subject to the committee's rules and regulations, will serve without compensation, and cannot attend executive sessions unless specifically granted permission. Additionally, the bill allows school committees and charter school boards to designate a student outreach coordinator to help establish and communicate with the student advisory committee, ensuring meaningful student representation and engagement in school governance decisions. This legislation aims to provide students with a structured opportunity to have input into educational policies and decisions that directly affect them.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H693