MA S674

Bill

MA S674

To ensure equal access to college course materials for visually impaired students

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/15/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to ensure equal access to college course materials for visually impaired students. Higher Education.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 30A of Chapter 69 of the General Laws to ensure that colleges and universities provide textbooks and other course-related materials in both Braille and electronic formats to legally blind students upon request. This provision aims to guarantee equal access to educational resources for visually impaired students, addressing a critical need in higher education.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (7)

Thomas McGee (D)*, Brian Ashe (D), Marjorie Decker (D), Sal DiDomenico (D), Jonathan Hecht (D), Angelo Scaccia (D), John Scibak (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2214 (on 04/07/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S674

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S674
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S674
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S674.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H393	To assure opportunity for all students with disabilities	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H453	Relating to high school graduation requirements for students with learning disabilities	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
S2214	Higher education matters.	Reported in part by S679	Replaced by
S263	To promote a coordinated public school focus on students with disabilities	Accompanied a study order, see S2315	Similar To
S472	Providing for alternative DPA compliance	Accompanied a study order, see S2380	Similar To
S583	Relative to fiduciary responsibility	Accompanied a study order, see S2356	Similar To

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