Amendment ID: S2924-39-R1

Redraft Amendment 39

Extending the 6 month Timeline for Curriculum Creation

Messrs. Cronin, O'Connor, Payano and Tarr move that the proposed new text be amended by striking out section 17 and inserting in place thereof the following section:-

"SECTION 17. Not later than 6 months following passage of this act, the department of elementary and secondary education shall: (i) develop the list of high-quality curricula for kindergarten through grade 3 required pursuant to subsection (b) of section 1E ¾ of chapter 69 of the General Laws; and (ii) notify school districts that the free, complete high-quality curriculum for kindergarten through grade 3 required pursuant to subsection (d) of section 1E ½ of said chapter 69 will be available prior to the 2027-2028 school year, including, but not limited to, the program components, scope, sequence, design specification and core topics and texts on said curriculum.