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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 relative to eligibility for disability services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill aims to modify the eligibility criteria for disability services in Massachusetts. It proposes that individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities should not be evaluated or denied services solely based on intelligence quotient (IQ) testing or educational testing. The bill also requires the state's Department of Disability Services to provide applicants with a 45-day notice before denying their application and to conduct further evaluations, including in-person interviews, observations, and testimony from non-guardianship teachers or supervisors, before finalizing any denial decision. The goal is to ensure a more comprehensive assessment process that does not rely solely on standardized test scores when determining eligibility for disability services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied S61 (on 03/09/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S52 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S52.pdf |
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