MA H655

Requires all Massachusetts public schools to provide instruction that accurately represents the histories, experiences, and contributions of historically underrepresented, marginalized, and excluded cultural and ethnic groups across all subject areas

Mandates history and social studies curriculum include teaching on slavery and segregation, colonial settlement and tribal reservations, discriminatory policies, bias and stereotypes, and how marginalization affects voting rights and civic participation

Establishes the Comprehensive and Inclusive Curriculum Trust Fund, administered by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, funded through appropriations, interest, and public/private donations

Creates a grant program for public schools, school districts, state colleges, and community groups, with priority given to economically-disadvantaged districts, communities that have experienced bias-motivated incidents, and schools implementing the curriculum for the first time

Requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to provide professional development for educators, solicit stakeholder input including from ethnic studies experts, and conduct public reviews with reports to the legislature every three years