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MA S1242

Establishing a Commonwealth citizen service initiative


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
02/24/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish the Massachusetts Service Alliance. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Massachusetts Service Alliance (MSA) to advise and assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive, statewide plan for promoting volunteer involvement and citizen participation. The MSA will coordinate community service and volunteer opportunities across state agencies, serve as an advocate for volunteers, and work with a community service-learning advisory council to integrate community service-learning into public schools, colleges, and universities. The bill also expands the state employees voluntary program to address additional community needs, and requires public schools and higher education institutions to provide community service-learning opportunities for students.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 02/24/2022)

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