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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/22/2018
01/22/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide equal access to the bureau of special education appeals. Education.
AI Summary
This bill aims to amend the existing law by adding a new subsection to Section 2A of Chapter 71B of the General Laws. The key provision of the bill is that it requires the director, under the supervision of the chief administrative magistrate, to hire an attorney to serve as a pro se facilitator. The pro se facilitator will provide unrepresented parents with oral and written information, but not legal advice or representation, to help them access the bureau's dispute resolution processes. This bill is intended to provide equal access to the Bureau of Special Education Appeals for parents who are not represented by legal counsel.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 01/22/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S250 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S250.pdf |
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