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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 licensing group care facilities under the control of the Department of Early Education and Care that serve students with special needs. Education.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "Group care facility" in the General Laws of Massachusetts to include private residential special education schools that provide regular residential care and special education services intended to lead to a high school degree or its equivalency for children with special needs under the age of 22, excluding independent living programs. The bill aims to bring these types of special education facilities under the oversight and licensing requirements of the Department of Early Education and Care.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (18)
Brian Ashe (D),
Daniel Cullinane (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Ken Gordon (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Adam Hinds (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David Linsky (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
José Tosado (D),
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/H514 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H514.pdf |
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