The bill amends Title 16 of the General Laws by adding Chapter 117, which establishes guidelines for public schools to provide access to certain congressionally chartered youth organizations, specifically the Boy Scouts of America, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, and Girl Scouts of the USA. These organizations are defined as "youth organizations" and must serve individuals under the age of 21 while having an educational mission focused on developing life skills, leadership, workforce readiness, physical fitness, and promoting community service, civic engagement, and patriotism.

The bill mandates that public school districts and charter schools provide at least one annual recruitment opportunity for representatives of the youth organizations to present displays, brochures, and flyers on school property and utilize existing digital communication channels for student recruitment. Additionally, it requires schools to schedule a classroom presentation allowing representatives to speak with students for up to ten consecutive minutes, provided that the presentation does not occur during instruction in a core curriculum subject and does not materially disrupt school operations.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that advance notice must be given to parents or guardians regarding the scheduled presentation and their right to withhold consent for their child's participation. It clarifies that schools are not required to provide access to any entity that does not meet the definition of a youth organization. The provisions of this act will not interfere with school safety policies, authorize youth organizations to conduct activities inconsistent with school rules, or limit the authority of school administrators to maintain order or discipline. The act will take effect upon passage.