Establishes student advisory committees in Massachusetts public schools to ensure student representation.

This bill amends Chapter 71 of the General Laws to mandate that school committees in cities, towns, and regional school districts, as well as charter school boards of trustees, meet bi-monthly with student advisory committees. These committees consist of five student members elected by the student body of the respective high school or charter school. The student advisory committees will elect a chairperson annually, who will serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the school committee or board of trustees. The bill aims to enhance student representation in school governance.

Establishes student advisory committees in Massachusetts public schools to ensure student representation.

This bill amends Chapter 71 of the General Laws to mandate that school committees in cities, towns, and regional school districts, as well as charter school boards of trustees, meet bi-monthly with student advisory committees. These committees consist of five student members elected by the student body of the respective high school or charter school. The student advisory committees will elect a chairperson annually, who will serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the school committee or board of trustees. The bill aims to enhance student representation in school governance.