Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S395 — An Act promoting racially and culturally inclusive K-12 curriculum

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 establishes a commission to study the safety and costs of athletic performance surfaces, including artificial grass.

This bill creates a Comprehensive Athletic Surface Performance Commission to research and analyze the impacts of athletic performance surfaces, especially artificial grass, on public health and costs. The commission will report its findings within 24 months.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This could affect construction and maintenance workers involved with athletic facilities as research may lead to changes in materials used.

Summary

An Act promoting racially and culturally inclusive K-12 curriculum

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The bill establishes a new commission in Massachusetts to study the safety and performance of athletic surfaces, including artificial grass.

  • Comprehensive Athletic Surface Performance Commission (CASPC)

    This creates a new commission dedicated to researching athletic performance surfaces.

  • distinctive public health concerns related to artificial grass and turf surfaces

    This acknowledges public health concerns regarding the use of certain athletic surfaces.

  • The Commission shall consist of fifteen (15) members...

    This specifies the composition of the commission, including representatives from various fields.

  • They shall conduct such inquiry as further described, and produce a report, no more than 24 months after beginning operations.

    This sets a timeline for the commission's research and reporting.

  • The Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, shall designate, a representative designee, to be a member of the Special Commission.

    This ensures that a representative from the Secretary's office is included in the commission.

  • The Commission shall conduct a series of hearings, across The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, inviting a wide range of public comment.

    This mandates public hearings to gather diverse input on the issues surrounding athletic surfaces.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S395 do?
An Act promoting racially and culturally inclusive K-12 curriculum
Who sponsors S395?
S395 is sponsored by Jason M. Lewis (Democrat).
What is the current status of S395?
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 S395?
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