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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to promote civics education. Education.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote civics education in Massachusetts. It requires the state's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop one or more model curriculum units on topics such as the functions and composition of government, the roles and responsibilities of citizens, evaluating news sources, and community-based projects. These model curriculum units must be developed by July 1, 2018, and all public school districts in the state must implement them by the 2019-2020 academic year. The bill also mandates the development of an evaluation process to assess the curriculum, pedagogy, and teaching materials during the piloting of any course, unit, or program established through these civic education model curriculum units.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (9)
Eileen Donoghue (D),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Eric Lesser (D),
Rady Mom (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Jeff Roy (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2306 (on 02/15/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S248 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S248.pdf |
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