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Bill > H230
MA H230
To improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to training and preparation in the use of augmentative and alternative communication for students. Education.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) opportunities for children with disabilities. It requires all new Massachusetts teachers to receive training and practical experience in using AAC for students who are nonverbal or have limited speech, including those with conditions like autism, acquired brain injury, and cerebral palsy. The training must include coursework and classroom experience with students who use AAC. The bill also requires that teacher licensure requirements, subject matter knowledge, and educator preparation programs adequately address AAC competencies to educate students with limited verbal abilities, with some exceptions for teachers applying for subsequent licenses. Additionally, the individual professional development plans for teachers must address the learning needs of nonverbal students or those with limited speech.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (15)
Christine Barber (D),
James Cantwell (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
James Dwyer (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Denise Garlick (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Jay Kaufman (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4129 (on 01/22/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H230 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H230.pdf |
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