Jessica Richardson v. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (SPR 20241993)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records July 25, 2024 SPR24/1993 Helene Bettencourt Associate Commissioner Commissioner’s Office Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 135 Santilli Highway Everett, MA 02149 Dear Ms. Bettencourt: I have received the petition of Jessica Richardson, of the Massachusetts Family Institute, appealing the nonresponse of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (Department) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On May 30, 2024, Ms. Richardson requested the following records: [1.] All materials, handouts, files, and resources related to, used during, or distributed to attendees of any of DESEʼs Comprehensive Health and Physical Education (CHPE) Framework topics professional development sessions held on: 3/6/24 (DESE in Everett), 3/20/24 (Fort Taber in New Bedford), 4/11/24 (LPVEC in West Springfield), 5/6/24 (Devens Conference Commons in Devens), and 5/21/24 (Framingham State University). [2.] The full, unedited recording of any of the professional development sessions mentioned in request #1. [3.] All lists of registered attendees and presenters from the professional development sessions mentioned in request #1. [4.] The title, web address, author, or publisher of any curriculum or instructional resource recommended or suggested to attendees, whether verbally or in writing, during or following any of the professional development sessions mentioned in request #1. Despite being notified of the opening of this appeal, it remains unclear whether the Department has provided a response. Accordingly, the Department is ordered to provide Ms. One Ashburton Place, Room 1719, Boston, Massachusetts 02108 • (617) 727-2832• Fax: (617) 727-5914 sec.state.ma.us/pre • pre@sec.state.ma.us

Helene Bettencourt SPR24/1993 Page 2 July 25, 2024 Richardson with a response to the request, provided in a manner consistent with this order, the Public Records Law and its Regulations within ten (10) business days. A copy of any such response must be provided to this office. It is preferable to send an electronic copy of the response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. Ms. Richardson may appeal the substantive nature of the Department’s response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Jessica Richardson