Commission for Anti-Racism in Education
An Act relative to anti-racism, equity and justice in education - H.584 - S.365
Establishes a Commission to develop anti-racist and social justice-focused curriculum for Massachusetts schools
The Commission would also advise the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on how to increase, support, and retain educators and counselors of color
Students and staff of color are underrepresented and underserved in our public schools in many ways, including the curriculum itself. History and social studies taught in our schools often exclude ethnic studies, center the history and narratives of white people, and uphold colonial frameworks.
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the decision makers
Joint Committee on Education
Who on committee has co-sponsored:
state senators:
Jason Lewis (D)
Winchester
chair
Sal DiDomenico (D)
Everett
chair
John Cronin (D)
Adam Gomez (D)
Patricia Jehlen (D)
Somerville
Patrick O'Connor (R)
Weymouth
state representatives:
Alice Peisch (D)
Wellesley
chair
Steven Ultrino (D)
Malden
chair
Smitty Pignatelli (D)
Lee
Andres Vargas (D)
Haverhill
Elizabeth Malia (D)
Boston
Dan Sena (D)
Kip Diggs (D)
Vanna Howard (D)
Joseph McGonagle (D)
Everett
James Kelcourse (R)
Amesbury
Kelly Pease (R)
Who has co-sponsored:
History of the bill
2023
Feb 2022
Advanced out of committee - Added to omnibus bill
2022
Sep 2021
Hearing scheduled - Joint Committee on Education
Mar 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education
Mar 2021
Bill filed
2021
Advocacy Organizations
