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Introduced
12/30/2019
12/30/2019
In Committee
01/09/2020
01/09/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day that the Division of Family Health Services of the Department of Public Health be authorized to establish a certification process of autism specialty service providers. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to authorize the Division of Family Health Services of the Department of Public Health to establish a certification process for autism specialty service providers. The key provisions include:
1. Requiring the Division to establish a uniform rolling process for approving or denying applications from autism specialty service provider agencies to provide and be eligible for reimbursement of early intensive behavioral intervention services to children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and currently served by the early intervention program, with a 60-day timeline for such approval or denial.
2. Mandating the Division to establish the certification process by March 31, 2020.
The purpose of this bill is to provide a standardized certification process for autism service providers, ensuring timely access to specialized services for children with autism spectrum disorder who are part of the early intervention program.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5038 (on 10/15/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4322 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4322.pdf |
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