Massachusetts § 38O - Sex education advisory committees
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 38O — Sex education advisory committees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38O. Sex education advisory committees
Section 38O. In any city, town or regional school district which accepts this section, the school committee shall meet at least once every other month with an advisory committee which shall advise said school committee concerning reading, visual aid and all other material pertaining to sex education. Said committee shall consist of eleven members, one of whom shall be a physician and seven of whom shall be parents of children attending a school of such city, town or regional school district. The school committee in June of each year shall appoint said committee.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 38O
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 38O cover?
Section 38O ("Sex education 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 § 38O?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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