MA S356

School committees in cities, towns, and regional school districts must meet at least once every other month during the school year with a 5-member student advisory committee elected by high school students

Charter school boards of trustees must also meet bi-monthly with a 5-member student advisory committee elected by the charter school's student body

Student advisory committees must elect a chairperson by June 1 each year to serve a one-year term as an ex-officio, nonvoting member of the school committee or board of trustees

Student chairpersons have no right to attend executive sessions unless expressly granted by the school committee or board, and serve without compensation

School committees and charter school boards may designate a student outreach coordinator to help establish advisory committees and keep them informed of meeting agendas