MA S287

Bill

To establish a discretionary grant program for students with autism

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a discretionary grant program for students with autism. Education.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a discretionary grant program within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to provide funding and assistance to school committees that aim to improve services and support for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the least restrictive environment. The grant program will support schools in developing programs and training personnel experienced in autism spectrum disorder, with a focus on addressing the specific needs of these students, such as communication, social interaction, bullying prevention, response to change, repetitive behaviors, positive behavioral interventions, and transition planning for ages 14-22 to support employment, higher education, and independent living.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (4)

Jamie Eldridge (D), Barbara L'Italien (D), Jason Lewis (D), Richard Ross (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2348 (on 03/19/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S287

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S287
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S287.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2209	Ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with autism	No further action taken	Similar To
H227	Creating a school resource officer grant program and fund	Accompanied a new draft, see H4128	Similar To
H500	Concerning the safety of autistic and alzheimer individuals	Accompanied H2955	Similar To
S1106	To ensure full and equal access to services from the Department of Mental Health for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and related conditions who otherwise meet the eligibility criteria for DMH services	Accompanied a study order, see S2440	Similar To
S1221	Creating Autism teams in hospitals	Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1980	Relative to parking safety	Accompanied a study order, see S2484	Similar To
S2348	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Education to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to special education	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S331	Relative to increased access to safe swimming	Accompanied a study order, see S2425	Similar To
S608	Relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S646	Ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with autism	Accompanied H2209	Similar To

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