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MA H1875

Supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/24/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish voluntary training programs for medical and nursing schools in best practices for the care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to establish a voluntary training program for medical and nursing schools on best practices for the care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders. The program, based on the existing "Operation House Call" model, will provide a minimum of 6 hours of classroom, experiential, and online learning. The Department of Public Health will certify schools that successfully deliver the training program to a sufficient number of participating students and meet the program's minimum standards. The Department will also periodically evaluate the quality of the training and publish an annual list of certified schools.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (43)

Jim Arciero (D),  Brian Ashe (D),  Christine Barber (D),  David Biele (D),  Michael Brady (D),  Tony Cabral (D),  Linda Campbell (D),  Mike Connolly (D),  Mike Day (D),  Marjorie Decker (D),  Mindy Domb (D),  Carolyn Dykema (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Kim Ferguson (R),  Bill Galvin (D),  Sean Garballey (D),  Denise Garlick (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Carlos González (D),  Jim Hawkins (D),  Jonathan Hecht (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Kate Hogan (D),  Dan Hunt (D),  Louis Kafka (D),  Hannah Kane (R),  Mary Keefe (D),  Kay Khan (D),  Jason Lewis (D),  Joe McKenna (R),  Paul McMurtry (D),  Christina Minicucci (D),  Mike Moore (D),  Frank Moran (D),  Patrick O'Connor (R),  Denise Provost (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  John Rogers (D),  Todd Smola (R),  Steve Ultrino (D),  John Velis (D),  Tommy Vitolo (D),  Jon Zlotnik (D), 

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)
(4 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1875
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1875.pdf
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