An Act relative to educator diversity
April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 239) of Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins, Patrick M. O'Connor and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish a special commission on creating a more diversified teaching workforce in the Commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 252) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to promote racially integrated schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 254) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to promote racially and culturally inclusive K-12 curriculum; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 259) of Julian Cyr, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 286) of Adam Gomez and Vanna Howard for legislation to ensure diversity in public education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Adam Gomez, Tram T. Nguyen, Steven Ultrino, Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to promote racially inclusive curriculum in schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 299) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Steven Owens and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to address racial and cultural bias training in educator professional development; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 311) of Jason M. Lewis, Manny Cruz, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to educator diversity; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 318) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Lydia Edwards, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a permanent commission on American Indian and Alaska Native education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 340) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to enable all students to thrive: protecting a high quality, diverse educator workforce; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 344) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to celebrate and teach Native American culture and history, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2709).
Bill Information
Bill Information
- Sponsor:
- Joint Committee on Education
- Status:
- Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Cosponsors/Original Petitioners
| Name | District/Address |
|---|---|
| Jason M. Lewis This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Fifth Middlesex |
| Pavel M. Payano This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | First Essex |
| Michael D. Brady This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Liz Miranda This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Second Suffolk |
| Julian Cyr This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Cape and Islands |
| Manny Cruz This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 7th Essex |
| Steven Owens This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 29th Middlesex |
| James K. Hawkins This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 2nd Bristol |
| Tram T. Nguyen This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 18th Essex |
| Joanne M. Comerford This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Patrick M. O'Connor This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Steven Ultrino This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 33rd Middlesex |
| Jack Patrick Lewis This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 7th Middlesex |
| Patricia D. Jehlen This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Second Middlesex |
| Thomas M. Stanley This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 9th Middlesex |
| Sal N. DiDomenico This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Michael O. Moore This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Second Worcester |
| Paul W. Mark This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire |
| Rodney M. Elliott This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 16th Middlesex |
| Vanna Howard This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 17th Middlesex |
| Brendan P. Crighton This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Third Essex |
| Margaret R. Scarsdale This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 1st Middlesex |
| Adam Gomez This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Hampden |
| Jacob R. Oliveira This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| Rebecca L. Rausch This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex |
| Mike Connolly This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 26th Middlesex |
| Carmine Lawrence Gentile This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 13th Middlesex |
| John F. Keenan This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Edward J. Kennedy This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | First Middlesex |
| James B. Eldridge This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Joan B. Lovely This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Second Essex |
| Robyn K. Kennedy This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | First Worcester |
| Paul R. Feeney This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Bristol and Norfolk |
| Lydia Edwards This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Third Suffolk |
| Kay Khan This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 11th Middlesex |
| John J. Cronin This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | Worcester and Middlesex |
| Adam Scanlon This sponsor is an original petitioner. * | 14th Bristol |
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