Bill > H706

This bill establishes several key provisions to promote geography education in Massachusetts. First, it requires the governor to annually proclaim the first week of April as Massachusetts Geography Education Week. Second, it modifies the composition of the council on global education to include directors of bay state centers for global education and a representative from the Massachusetts Geographic Alliance. Third, the bill creates a comprehensive Commission on Geography Education consisting of 8 members from various educational, workforce, and geographic organizations. This commission is tasked with investigating the current state of geography education in Massachusetts, including assessing the geography curriculum from kindergarten through 12th grade, examining existing educational programs, studying best practices in geography education nationwide, and exploring ways to enhance professional development for teachers in geography. The commission is required to submit a detailed report with findings and potential legislative recommendations to the state legislature by December 31, 2025. The bill aims to improve geography education by bringing together experts from different sectors to evaluate and potentially enhance geographic learning opportunities for students in the state.

Education

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H706