Massachusetts H689 mandates social-emotional learning in middle and high school athletics.

Massachusetts H689 requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to publish guidelines for integrating social-emotional learning into middle and high school athletic programs. These guidelines, due by June 30, 2024, will instruct students and coaches on creating safe, supportive, and bias-free team cultures, providing age-appropriate leadership roles, addressing hate and bias, fostering positive relationships, and overcoming physical, social, and emotional obstacles.

Massachusetts H689 mandates social-emotional learning in middle and high school athletics.

Massachusetts H689 requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to publish guidelines for integrating social-emotional learning into middle and high school athletic programs. These guidelines, due by June 30, 2024, will instruct students and coaches on creating safe, supportive, and bias-free team cultures, providing age-appropriate leadership roles, addressing hate and bias, fostering positive relationships, and overcoming physical, social, and emotional obstacles.