Bill > H1068

This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to include a specific section in its annual budget that details its efforts and planned work towards achieving Title IX compliance. Title IX, originally part of the Higher Education Act of 1972, is a federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in any educational institution or program that receives federal funding. In this context, the bill specifically focuses on ensuring equal accommodations for all sexes in facilities owned by the DCR. By mandating that the annual budget include a work timeline and description of compliance efforts, the bill aims to create transparency and accountability in the department's approach to providing fair and equitable access to its facilities, potentially addressing issues like facility design, accessibility, and amenities that might currently differ based on sex.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1068