The bill implements the Student Opportunity Act, requiring Massachusetts school districts to develop three-year evidence-based plans aimed at addressing achievement disparities among student subgroups. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) oversees this initiative, providing guidance and templates to assist districts. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the deadline for plan submissions was extended from April 1, 2020, to January 15, 2021. As of now, 201 plans have been submitted, representing 63% of the expected total, with a focus on underperforming student subgroups and the use of evidence-based programs to monitor success through specific metrics.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for DESE to collect and update district plans, incorporating input from community conversations, surveys, and school committee engagement. By January, DESE will compile all remaining plans from districts and charter schools for a comprehensive update on educational strategies and outcomes. The bill also mandates that all district plans be accessible on the DESE website, promoting transparency and public access to educational information, with further updates scheduled for April.