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Introduced
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
In Committee
01/19/2016
01/19/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to improving graduation rates at public colleges and universities. Higher Education.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Section 9 of Chapter 15A of the General Laws by adding a new provision that requires all public colleges and universities to create and implement a policy offering flexibility in graduation requirements for students diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, who are taking credit-bearing classes with the goal of earning a degree. This change aims to improve graduation rates for these students by acknowledging their specific needs within the academic system.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (8)
Barbara L'Italien (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Frank Moran (D),
Tom Sannicandro (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 01/19/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S673 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S673.pdf |
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