Chapter 345

2004 -- H 7714 SUBSTITUTE A AS AMENDED

Enacted 07/02/04

A N A C T

RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM

Introduced By: Representatives R Anderson, Ajello, E Coderre, and Cerra

Date Introduced: February 11, 2004

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 16-22 of the General Laws entitled "Curriculum" is hereby

amended by adding thereto the following section:

16-22-23. Mathematics and English-language arts. - - (a) The board of regents for

elementary and secondary education shall select and/or develop a statewide curriculum in

Mathematics and English/Language Arts for students in grades kindergarten (k) through twelve

(12) by August 31, 2006.

(b) The curriculum selected and/or developed by the board of regents shall:

(1) be aligned with state standards and assessments utilized by the state department of

education;

(2) contain sufficient detail to guide teachers in planning lessons aligned with state

standards and assessments.

(c) By November 1, 2004, the commissioner of elementary and secondary education shall

prepare an outline for development and implementation utilizing appropriate groups and then

shall convene a Mathematics curriculum advisory committee and an English/Language Arts

curriculum advisory committee for the purpose of developing recommended curriculum to the

board of regents for elementary and secondary education. Each committee shall include teachers,

representatives of teacher unions, administrators, curriculum directors, school committee

members, and experts designated by the commissioner.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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