Massachusetts H723 mandates Black History instruction in schools and higher education institutions.

Massachusetts H723 requires every school district and school to include a unit of instruction on Black History in its curriculum. This unit must cover the African slave trade, slavery in America, and its vestiges. It also includes the contributions of African-Americans in various fields and their socio-economic struggles for fair treatment. The Department of Education can provide instructional materials to guide schools. Public community colleges, colleges, and universities can fulfill this requirement by offering an online course.

Massachusetts H723 mandates Black History instruction in schools and higher education institutions.

Massachusetts H723 requires every school district and school to include a unit of instruction on Black History in its curriculum. This unit must cover the African slave trade, slavery in America, and its vestiges. It also includes the contributions of African-Americans in various fields and their socio-economic struggles for fair treatment. The Department of Education can provide instructional materials to guide schools. Public community colleges, colleges, and universities can fulfill this requirement by offering an online course.