Massachusetts H568 amends school committee voting rights to include student representatives.

Massachusetts H568 amends Chapter 71 Section 38M of the General Laws to allow two student representatives from secondary schools to vote on school committee matters. These representatives, elected by their peers, will participate in committee discussions and decisions. Additionally, the bill establishes a student advisory committee to support these representatives and connect students with their elected officials. The representatives will serve without pay and without the right to attend executive sessions unless granted by the committee.

Massachusetts H568 amends school committee voting rights to include student representatives.

Massachusetts H568 amends Chapter 71 Section 38M of the General Laws to allow two student representatives from secondary schools to vote on school committee matters. These representatives, elected by their peers, will participate in committee discussions and decisions. Additionally, the bill establishes a student advisory committee to support these representatives and connect students with their elected officials. The representatives will serve without pay and without the right to attend executive sessions unless granted by the committee.