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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to athletic activities of students with disabilities. Education.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to ensure that students with disabilities have equal opportunities to participate in mainstream physical education and athletic programs in Massachusetts schools. It requires school districts to provide reasonable modifications or aids and services to enable students with disabilities to participate in these programs to the fullest extent possible. The bill also mandates that school districts offer unified sports or inclusive programs that combine students with and without disabilities, and allows the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association to establish interscholastic athletic programs specifically for student-athletes with intellectual, developmental, visual, or physical disabilities participating in such unified or inclusive programs.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5159 (on 12/03/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H492 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H492.pdf |
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