City Council Committee on Education Hearing on Docket #0247

Order for a hearing to discuss the Academic Performance and Social-Emotional Well-Being of LGBTQ+ Students In Boston Public Schools.

This matter was sponsored by Councilor Kendra Lara and Councilor Julia Mejia and referred to the Committee on January 25, 2023.

NOTICE:  The Boston City Council may have a quorum in attendance due to standing committees of the City Council consisting of both voting and non-voting members.  However, members attending this duly posted meeting are participating and deliberating only in conjunction with the business of the standing committee.

Attendance: In accordance with Chapter 107 of the Acts of 2022 modifying certain requirements of the Open Meeting Law and relieving public bodies of certain requirements, including the requirement that public bodies conduct its meetings in a public place that is open and physically accessible to the public, the City Council will be conducting this hearing remotely. This enables the City Council to carry out its responsibilities while ensuring public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means. The public may watch this hearing via live stream at www.boston.gov/city-council-tv and on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/Fios 964. 

Public Testimony

Written comments may be sent to the Committee or staff email (below) and will be made a part of the record and available to all Councilors. Members of the public wishing to testify virtually via videoconference should email the staff contact for a link and instructions to do so.

Staff Contact: Meghan Kavanagh

Mail Address:  Docket #0247 City Council, City Hall, 5^th Floor, Boston MA 02201

Committee Email:  ccc.education@boston.gov 

Staff Email:  meghan.kavanagh@boston.gov Staff Telephone:  617-635-0742

Broadcast Live on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/ Fios 964 and streamed at: boston.gov/city-council-tv