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Introduced
06/13/2019
06/13/2019
In Committee
11/06/2019
11/06/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition of James Arciero and others that the University of Massachusetts medical school develop a continuing education program for counselors at public institutions of higher education regarding post-traumatic stress disorder and other service member and veteran related issues. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill requires the University of Massachusetts medical school to develop a continuing education program for counselors at public institutions of higher education on topics related to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other issues affecting service members and veterans. The program must cover military culture, deployment-related stressors, outreach strategies, and symptoms of various mental health conditions. The university must develop the program within 180 days and conduct the training for counselors within 545 days of the bill's passage.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (17)
Jim Arciero (D),
Paul Brodeur (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Kate Hogan (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Alan Silvia (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Tom Walsh (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
New draft substituted, see H4177 (on 11/06/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3897 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3897.pdf |
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