MA H1038

Bill

MA H1038

Creating a scholarship fund to increase the number of medical providers who are knowledgeable in autism

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 create a scholarship fund to increase the number of medical providers who are knowledgeable in autism. Higher Education.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a scholarship fund specifically designed to increase the number of medical professionals who possess knowledge about autism, aiming to address a critical need in healthcare. The fund will provide three annual scholarships to students enrolled in the University of Massachusetts medical school, state-run nursing programs, and state-run dentistry schools. To be eligible, students must be actively studying autism-related issues or intend to work with individuals with autism after completing their education. This initiative seeks to encourage and support future healthcare providers in gaining expertise in autism care.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Garrett Bradley (D)*, Robert Hedlund (R), Timothy Madden (D),

Last Action

Accompanied S671 (on 01/19/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1038

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1038
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1038
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1038.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1187	Relative to increasing fines for safety belt violations	Accompanied a new draft, see H4105	Similar To
H1685	Relative to self-insurers workers’ compensation obligations	Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H2713	Resolve establishing a special commission to investigate and study the feasibility of constructing a Massachusetts state indoor track facility in southeastern Massachusetts	Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H316	Relative to the number of days missed by a student at a public school	Accompanied a study order, see H4297	Similar To
H74	Establishing a pilot program for adults with Asperger syndrome and autism	Accompanied a study order, see H4635	Similar To
S671	Creating a scholarship fund to increase the number of medical providers who are knowledgeable in autism	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Replaced by

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