Bill > S2650

This bill aims to promote and enhance civic engagement in Massachusetts. It establishes a non-partisan high school voter challenge program to encourage early voter registration, and introduces new strategies to strengthen and standardize civics education in public schools. The bill emphasizes the importance of providing students with opportunities to engage in civil discourse, analyze complex issues, and consider differing viewpoints, while ensuring that students are not forced to participate in civic projects that go against their personal convictions. The governor's recommendations include clarifying the non-partisan nature of the voter challenge program and requiring schools to offer alternative opportunities for students who choose not to participate in specific civic projects.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2650