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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
06/08/2020
06/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide guidelines for home visiting programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill provides guidelines for home visiting programs in Massachusetts. It defines "evidence-based programs" and "promising practices programs," and requires the Children's Trust to collaborate with various agencies to deliver these services to eligible families. The bill mandates that home visiting programs use evidence-based or promising practices models, and specifies certain process and participant outcomes that must be measured, such as improving maternal mental health and reducing child maltreatment. The bill also requires the Children's Trust to submit an annual report on the home visiting programs. Additionally, the bill directs the Children's Trust to develop standards and regulations for the Newborn Home Visiting protocol within 180 days of the bill's passage.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/08/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S42 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S42.pdf |
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