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MA H4427
To improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities
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Introduced
02/20/2020
02/20/2020
In Committee
02/20/2020
02/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
To improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) opportunities for children with disabilities. It requires the state's education board to make available an optional program to train and prepare regular education teachers in the use of AAC for students who are nonverbal or have limited speech. The program must include coursework and practical experience in the classroom or other settings with individuals who use AAC, such as those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, acquired brain injury, or cerebral palsy. Additionally, the bill allows the board to require that individual teachers' professional development plans address the learning needs of students who are nonverbal or have limited speech. The bill would take effect on January 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (21)
Brian Ashe (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Kate Hogan (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
José Tosado (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Committee on Education (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/20/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4427 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4427.pdf |
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