Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey and Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell have unveiled updated guidance for K-12 schools to address hate and bias. These policies emerge as a direct response to the rising tide of hate crimes, including antisemitism, racism, and anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments that have increasingly permeated Massachusetts classrooms. The state’s leadership is taking a stand to foster an educational climate where diverse voices can engage in discourse, as emphasized by the recently released official documents, which aim to help schools navigate the delicate balance between upholding free speech and clamping down on harassment and bullying.