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Introduced
07/24/2018
07/24/2018
In Committee
08/06/2018
08/06/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
07/25/2018
07/25/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
11/08/2018
11/08/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Report of the committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches, with reference to the House amendments to the Senate Bill to promote and enhance civic engagement (Senate, No. 2375) (amended by the House by striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of House document numbered 4545, amended),-- reports, in part, a “Bill to promote and enhance civic engagement” (Senate, No. 2631).
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote and enhance civic engagement in Massachusetts. It establishes the Civics Project Trust Fund to support the implementation of civics education, including professional development for educators and the development of student-led civics projects. The bill also requires public schools to provide at least one student-led civics project for each eighth-grade and high school student, and establishes the Commonwealth Civics Challenge for eighth-grade students to showcase their civic engagement projects. Additionally, the bill directs the Secretary of the Commonwealth to promote youth membership on municipal boards and committees to further civic engagement.
Sponsors (0)
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Last Action
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 296 of the Acts of 2018 (on 11/08/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2631 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2631.pdf |
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