SECTION 1. Chapter 71 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 98. The commissioner shall establish a cultural diversity curriculum to be implemented in elementary and secondary schools in the commonwealth. The purpose of the curriculum shall be to promote cultural diversity awareness among the children of Massachusetts including, but not limited to, educating students on diverse world cultures, heritages and backgrounds; highlighting the history of diverse cultures and peoples in shaping the United States of America and Massachusetts; and fostering respect for and appreciation of cultures, heritages, and backgrounds that students may otherwise not be aware of or have gained exposure to. The curriculum may be integrated into existing subject areas as to best promote cultural diversity awareness among a range of topics.
SECTION 2. The commissioner shall establish a plan to implement the cultural diversity curriculum at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year.
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