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MA H545
To improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require training and preparation in the use of augmentative and alternative communication for students who are nonverbal or who have limited speech for certain educator licenses. Education.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) opportunities for children with disabilities. It proposes requiring all new teachers applying for an initial Massachusetts educator license on or after December 31, 2022, to receive training and practical experience in using AAC for students who are nonverbal or have limited speech. This training would cover areas like Autism Spectrum Disorder, acquired brain injury, and cerebral palsy. The bill also requires that teacher and specialist teacher licensure requirements, as well as professional development plans, adequately address AAC competencies for educating students with limited verbal abilities.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (18)
Christine Barber (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Paul Donato (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Pat Haddad (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Kay Khan (D),
John Lawn (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H3978 (on 07/21/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H545 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H545.pdf |
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