MA S695

Bill

Creating a scholarship fund to increase the number of medical providers who are knowledgeable in 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 create a scholarship fund to increase the number of medical providers who are knowledgeable in autism. Higher Education.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a scholarship fund to increase the number of medical providers who are knowledgeable in autism. Eligible individuals include students attending the University of Massachusetts Medical School, state-run/public nursing schools, and state-run/public dentistry schools who are studying issues related to autism and/or plan to work with individuals with autism upon graduation. The bill provides for three scholarships to be awarded annually, one to a student from each of the eligible institutions.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

James Cantwell (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Barbara L'Italien (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2467 (on 04/23/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S695

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S695
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S695.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2995	Creating a scholarship fund to increase the number of medical providers who are knowledgeable in autism	Accompanied a new draft, see H4286	Similar To
H4094	Authorizing the treasurer of the Mohawk Trail Regional School District to invest the Carl H. Nilman Scholarship Trust Fund	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 151 of the Acts of 2018	Similar To
S1221	Creating Autism teams in hospitals	Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1222	Supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in medical settings	Accompanied H1954	Similar To
S2467	Creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Replaced by
S287	To establish a discretionary grant program for students with autism	Accompanied a study order, see S2348	Similar To
S646	Ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with autism	Accompanied H2209	Similar To
S698	Creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism and other developmental disabilities	Accompanied a new draft, see S2467	Similar To

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