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Bill > S1288
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
07/23/2020
07/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a voluntary training program 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 in 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 be offered to medical, nursing, dental, and other medical professional schools. The Department of Public Health will administer the program, certify participating schools, and maintain a list of certified schools for prospective students. The program will include classroom instruction, experiential learning, and online training, totaling at least 6 hours, to teach healthcare professionals about providing quality care for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Michael Brady (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Last Action
Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 07/23/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1288 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1288.pdf |
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