Massachusetts H582 amends school committee oversight to include supplemental courses and courses on sexually transmitted infections.

Massachusetts H582 amends Chapter 71 of the General Laws to enhance school committee oversight of courses of study. The bill allows school committees to establish supplemental courses not inconsistent with prescribed courses and adopt courses of study upon approval by the district's Superintendent. It mandates that for each course offered, school districts must publicly disclose detailed information, including textbook descriptions, course syllabi, and relevant academic standards.

Massachusetts H582 amends school committee oversight to include supplemental courses and courses on sexually transmitted infections.

Massachusetts H582 amends Chapter 71 of the General Laws to enhance school committee oversight of courses of study. The bill allows school committees to establish supplemental courses not inconsistent with prescribed courses and adopt courses of study upon approval by the district's Superintendent. It mandates that for each course offered, school districts must publicly disclose detailed information, including textbook descriptions, course syllabi, and relevant academic standards.