Massachusetts H668 mandates school committee members to complete an 8-hour orientation on their responsibilities at no cost.

Massachusetts H668 requires school committee members to complete at least 8 hours of orientation concerning their office responsibilities at no cost. The orientation, developed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, must include topics such as school finance, statewide education goals, the open meeting law, and conflict of interest law. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate, and failure to attend results in disqualification from participating in formal business before the committee.

Massachusetts H668 mandates school committee members to complete an 8-hour orientation on their responsibilities at no cost.

Massachusetts H668 requires school committee members to complete at least 8 hours of orientation concerning their office responsibilities at no cost. The orientation, developed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, must include topics such as school finance, statewide education goals, the open meeting law, and conflict of interest law. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate, and failure to attend results in disqualification from participating in formal business before the committee.