Massachusetts § 38M - Student advisory committees
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 38M — Student advisory committees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38M. Student advisory committees
Section 38M. School committees of cities, towns and regional school districts shall meet at least once every other month, during the months school is in session, with a student advisory committee to consist of five members to be composed of students elected by the student body of the high school or high schools in each city, town or regional school district.
The members of such student advisory committees shall, by majority vote prior to the first day of June in each year elect from their number a chairperson who shall serve for a term of one year. Said chairperson shall be an ex-officio, nonvoting member of the school committee, without the right to attend executive sessions unless such right is expressly granted by the individual school committee. Said chairperson shall be subject to all school committee rules and regulations and shall serve without compensation.
A school committee may designate a student outreach coordinator for the purpose of ensuring the establishment of a student advisory committee and regularly informing the advisory committee of the school committee's agenda.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 38M
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 38M cover?
Section 38M ("Student advisory committees") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 38M?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 38M apply to my situation?
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