Bill > H228

This bill aims to eliminate disproportionality and inequities for at-risk children in Massachusetts. It requires the state's Child Advocate to produce an annual report examining the levels of involvement and outcomes for children from different demographic groups, including race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability status, in the state's child-serving entities. The report will also identify relevant data that is not available and provide recommendations for addressing disparities, such as through staff training, early intervention programs, and policies to recruit and retain diverse professionals. Each child-serving entity will then be required to develop a corrective action plan based on the findings and recommendations of the report.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H228