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MA H541
MA H541Creating an expert panel on gifted children and their education in the public schools
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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 establish a panel on gifted children and their education in public schools. Education.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a gifted education expert panel to develop recommendations for ensuring gifted students in Massachusetts are being educated and developed appropriately within the public education system. The 9-member panel, co-chaired by the Secretary of Education and appointed experts on gifted education, will advise state education departments on strategies, instructional practices, professional development, screening and assessment, family partnerships, and research-based recommendations related to supporting the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of gifted children from age 3 through college. The panel will also help the state leverage federal and private funding for gifted education programs. The bill requires the Secretary of Education to submit an annual report on the panel's activities and state/federal funding for gifted education.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (14)
Will Brownsberger (D),
Gerry Cassidy (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Paul Frost (R),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Pat Haddad (D),
James Kelcourse (R),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Harold Naughton (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
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/H541 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H541.pdf |
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