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MA H96
MA H96Relative to the tuition of children in department of housing and community development family shelters
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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
03/24/2016
03/24/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the tuition of children under the control of the Department of Transitional Assistance living in family shelters. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 7 of Chapter 76 of the General Laws to clarify that children residing in family shelters operated by the department of housing and community development, or under the control of the Department of Transitional Assistance, are considered residents for tuition purposes, ensuring they have access to public education without being subject to tuition fees based on their temporary housing situation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 03/24/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H96 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H96.pdf |
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