By Mrs. Canavan of Brockton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 404) of Christine E. Canavan and others for legislation to require field trips to historic sites for public school students enrolled in history and civic classes.  Education.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PETITION OF:

Christine E. Canavan

David L. Smith

Barbara A. L'Italien

Brian A. Joyce

Stephen Stat Smith

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In the Year Two Thousand and Seven.

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An Act relative to the study of history in the public schools.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

SECTION 1. Section 2 of chapter 71 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2004 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following 2 paragraphs:-

All students in public elementary, middle, vocational and high schools shall pursue their studies in history and civics, through a series of field trip to local, regional, and statewide museums, historical sites, historical organizations, and governmental houses, including the State House in Boston.  These field trips will be accompanied by teachers or other guides and parents of recognized assistants.

The field trips shall be a minimum of 3 days conformity with the required curriculum of the school system.  Official school travel resources, or other recognized resources, shall be used for these field trips, and all other legal procedures for their health, safety, security, and well being shall also be maintained.