The Racial Imbalance Advisory Council (RIAC) advises the Commissioner of Education and the Board of Education on matters pertinent to racial imbalance in schools and districts across the Commonwealth. Specifically, the Council will:
DESE Liaison Sylvia Lam Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02149 Telephone: 781-338-3567
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