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MA H135
Relative to the tuition of children in department of housing and community development family shelters
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the tuition of children under the control of the Department of Transitional Assistance living in family shelters. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 7 of Chapter 76 of the Massachusetts General Laws to include children living in family shelters under the control of the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the provision of free public education. Specifically, the bill requires that children in DHCD-controlled family shelters be provided the same tuition-free education as children in foster care or under the control of the Department of Transitional Assistance.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 03/05/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H135 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H135.pdf |
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