Bill > H582

This bill modifies Massachusetts state law regarding school committee oversight of educational courses, specifically introducing new provisions for transparency and local control. The bill requires school committees to ensure state-mandated courses are carried out and allows them to establish supplemental or alternative courses with superintendent approval. A key requirement is that school districts must publish detailed online information about each course, including textbook details, course syllabi, and relevant academic standards, with any changes to this information required to be updated within 30 days. The bill also specifically addresses sexually transmitted infection (STI) education, permitting school committees to establish courses about STIs that can be taught to both students and community adults. In these STI courses, parents or guardians must be notified in advance and have the right to inspect instructional materials and excuse their minor children from the class by submitting a written request. These provisions aim to increase parental awareness and provide more local oversight of educational curriculum while maintaining flexibility for school districts.

Education

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H582