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MA H559
MA H559Requiring reports on the state’s implementation of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
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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 homeless and unaccompanied students. Education.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Massachusetts Commissioner of Education to monitor and evaluate the state's implementation of the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, which provides educational support for homeless and unaccompanied students. The Commissioner must report annually on the state's compliance with the federal law, including the estimated number of homeless and unaccompanied students, how their academic outcomes compare to other student groups, and barriers to meeting the law's goals, along with recommendations to address those barriers.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (8)
Michelle DuBois (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Carlos González (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5159 (on 12/03/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H559 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H559.pdf |
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