An Act relative to science curriculum standards
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H589 — An Act relative to science curriculum standards
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
The bill addresses science curriculum standards in education.
This bill seeks to establish and update standards for science curriculum in schools. It aims to improve the quality and relevance of science education.
What this means for you
- Families: This bill may affect your children's education by updating the science curriculum in schools.
Summary
An Act relative to science curriculum standards
Bill Text
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The bill adds definitions for peer-reviewed and age-appropriate subject matter in science standards for educational purposes.
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Chapter 69, Section 1D
The standards for the subject of science shall include only peer-reviewed and age-appropriate subject matter; provided, (1) peer-reviewed subject matter shall be defined as conducted in compliance with accepted scientific methods; and (2) age-appropriate shall be defined as topics, messages, and teaching methods suitable to particular ages or age groups of children and adolescents, based on developing cognitive, emotional, and behavioral capacity typical for the age or age group.
This change establishes specific criteria for what constitutes acceptable science content in educational standards.
Sponsors
- Kenneth I. Gordon · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Kenneth I. Gordon Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (203)
203 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does H589 do?
- An Act relative to science curriculum standards
- Who sponsors H589?
- H589 is sponsored by Kenneth I. Gordon (Democrat).
- What is the current status of H589?
- This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track H589?
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