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MA H329

To establish more rigorous thinking into MA public education

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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to improving education in the public schools. Education.

AI Summary

This bill aims to establish a pilot study to incorporate more rigorous thinking, such as logic, critical thinking, and evidence-based research, into Massachusetts public education. The key provisions include defining important terms like "credible source," "critical thinking," "echo chamber," "evidence-based research," "logic," "logical fallacies," and "scientific method." The goal is to better prepare students for success in college, future jobs, and informed decision-making as adults by teaching them to scrutinize information and apply scientific reasoning more effectively.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4678 (on 07/02/2018)
(20 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H329
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H329.pdf
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