MA H2057

Bill

Relative to use of SBIRT in examinations for school attendance

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to substance use screenings in public schools. Education.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to require public schools in Massachusetts to screen students in grades 6 through 12 annually for substance use disorders using a verbal screening tool approved by the Department of Public Health. The screenings must be conducted by physicians approved by the Department of Public Health. The bill inserts this new requirement into the existing law regarding examinations for school attendance.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Jamie Eldridge (D), Paul McMurtry (D), Jeff Roy (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4723 (on 07/10/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2057

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2057
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2057.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2024	Increasing voting opportunities and online voter registration awareness in public schools	Accompanied a study order, see H4641	Similar To
H2845	Relative to substance abuse education in public schools	Accompanied a study order, see H4678	Similar To
H307	Relative to instruction in pregnancy and prenatal care	Accompanied a study order, see H4678	Similar To
H314	Concerning genocide education	Accompanied a study order, see H4678	Similar To
H4723	Education	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S1997	Establishing a distinctive registration plate supporting public schools	Accompanied a study order, see S2483	Similar To
S2367	To prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S254	Ensuring adequate nursing services at public schools	Accompanied a study order, see S2425	Similar To

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