MA H270

Bill

MA H270

Relative to autism education reform

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to autism education reform and to facilitate appropriate interactions with persons on the autism spectrum. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve education and interactions for individuals on the autism spectrum. It requires the municipal police training committee to establish training for law enforcement and correction officers on appropriate interactions with persons on the autism spectrum. The bill also creates an endorsement in autism for licensed special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and teacher assistants to acquire the necessary competencies to support students with autism. Additionally, the bill requires periodic independent reviews of Individualized Education Programs for students with autism, specialized autism programs, and video cameras in classrooms. Lastly, the bill allows for voluntary communication impediment indicators on vehicle registrations, driver's licenses, and identification cards for individuals with conditions like autism that may impact communication with law enforcement.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (8)

Alan Silvia (D)*, Paul Donato (D), Carole Fiola (D), Chris Hendricks (D), Steven Howitt (R), Paul McMurtry (D), Angelo Puppolo (D), Jeff Turco (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4906 (on 09/15/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H270

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H270
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H270.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1645	Reforming juvenile offender law	Accompanied a study order, see H5170	Similar To
H2430	For police chief certification reform and improvement	No further action taken	Similar To
H3234	Relative to the Secretary of State and ethics reform	Accompanied a study order, see H4910	Similar To
H3478	To establish driver education and training reform	Accompanied a study order, see H5212	Similar To
H4906	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
H621	Relative to special education funding reform	Accompanied a study order, see H5099	Similar To
S1051	To reform the hate crime statutes	Accompanied a study order, see S2976	Similar To
S1069	Reforming the judicial system	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To
S1502	Relative to the reform of the personal care attendant system	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1578	To provide criminal justice reform protections to all prisoners in segregated confinement	Accompanied a study order, see S2969	Similar To
S1641	Relative to the diverse recruitment and reform of the Massachusetts State Police	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S295	Establishing a Special Education Funding Reform Commission	Accompanied a study order, see S2756	Similar To

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