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MA H403
To improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities
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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
For legislation to require training and preparation in the use of augmentative and alternative communication for students who are nonverbal or who have limited speech for certain educator licenses. Education.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) opportunities for children with disabilities. It would require all new teachers applying for an initial Massachusetts educator license on or after December 31, 2020 to receive training and practical experience in using AAC for students who are nonverbal or have limited speech, including those with conditions like autism, brain injury, and cerebral palsy. The bill also requires the state's education board to ensure that teacher licensing and preparation programs adequately address AAC competencies, and that individual professional development plans address the learning needs of students with limited speech abilities.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (21)
Brian Ashe (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Kate Hogan (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
José Tosado (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4427 (on 02/20/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H403 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H403.pdf |
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