This bill repeals sections of the General Laws related to curriculum and replaces them with new language. The new language requires the development of statewide academic standards and curriculum frameworks that set high expectations for student performance, promote cultural diversity, and are regularly reviewed and updated. The commissioner of elementary and secondary education must submit the standards to the council for approval and report on them to the governor and legislative leaders.

The bill also inserts a new section that directs the commissioner to review and identify high-quality curriculum and materials for mathematics, English language arts, and science and technology. Local education agencies (LEAs) are then required to select one of the identified curricula, with the option to request a waiver for a different curriculum. LEAs that meet certain criteria may select and use curricula other than those identified by the commissioner, but must switch to the identified curricula if they no longer meet the criteria. LEAs are also required to develop and execute a curriculum implementation plan.

Overall, this bill repeals existing sections of the General Laws related to curriculum and replaces them with new language that emphasizes the importance of high expectations, cultural sensitivity, and regular review and updating of the standards. It also establishes a process for reviewing and identifying high-quality curriculum and materials, and requires LEAs to select and implement a curriculum plan.