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Introduced
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
In Committee
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
To establish pilot program for youth development
AI Summary
This bill establishes a pilot program within the Department of Public Health to provide comprehensive youth development services in 11 Massachusetts cities: Boston, Brockton, Chelsea, Fall River, Holyoke, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, New Bedford, Springfield, and Worcester. The program aims to improve health, life, and academic outcomes for youth through coordinated, year-round activities focused on social-emotional development, preventing violence and gang involvement, promoting positive behaviors, job and career opportunities, financial literacy, and community engagement. The bill also includes a research component to track outcomes and identify successful practices for potential replication. The program is funded through a dedicated Youth Development Fund for a period of 5 years.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (12)
Brian Ashe (D),
William Crocker (R),
Marcos Devers (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Carlos González (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Rady Mom (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
José Tosado (D),
Chynah Tyler (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 03/05/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4488 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4488.pdf |
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