Teacher's application forms; questions concerning religion or politics
M.G.L. c. 71, § 39
in effectc. 71, § 39. Teacher's application forms; questions concerning religion or politics
Section 39. No public school committee or official shall inquire concerning, or require or solicit from an applicant for a position in the public schools any information as to, his religious belief, creed or practice, or his political opinions or affiliations; and no appointment to such a position shall be in any manner affected thereby. Violation of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars.
Source: Massachusetts General Court (malegislature.gov)URL: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXII/Chapter71/Section39Fetched: 10/20/2026
