On January 8, 2018, the Somerville School Committee passed “Resolution to Support Senate Bill 308 and House Bill 235: Acts to Mandate Recess for Elementary School Children.”
See the full text of the resolution here: http://www.somerville.k12.ma.us/sites/default/files/Approved%20Recess%20Resolution%20SPS%20010818.pdf
It is powerful for local school committees to pass resolutions support state senate and house bills to demonstrate support from the local level. If you have questions about how to strategize around doing this in your district, email us at lesstestingmorelearning@gmail.com.
