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MA H504

MA H504
Requiring school districts to adopt a certain health program


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to assist school districts in developing a program to identify and serve pupils with light-based reading difficulties, such as scotopic sensitivity. Education.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 71 of the General Laws by adding a new section, 54C, which requires the department of elementary and secondary education to assist school districts, upon request, in creating programs designed to identify and support students experiencing light-based reading difficulties, including conditions like scotopic sensitivity, which is a visual issue that can make reading challenging under certain lighting conditions.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4299 (on 05/16/2016)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H504 11/24/2016
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H504 03/11/2015
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H504.pdf 03/11/2015
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