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MA H1954

Supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
05/23/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a voluntary training program in best practices for the care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a voluntary training program in best practices for the care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders. The program, called "Operation House Call," will be developed and administered by the Department of Public Health in conjunction with the Department of Developmental Services and The Arc of Massachusetts. The program will be offered to medical schools, nursing schools, dental schools, and other institutions of higher education with medical practitioner programs, such as physician assistants, dietitians, and physical therapists. The training program will include classroom instruction, experiential learning, and online learning, totaling at least 6 hours. The Department of Public Health will certify schools that successfully deliver the training program to a sufficient number of participating students and meet the minimum standards and practices outlined in the bill. The Department will also evaluate the quality and integrity of the accreditation program periodically.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (49)

Jim Arciero (D),  Ruth Balser (D),  Jennifer Benson (D),  Tony Cabral (D),  James Cantwell (D),  Gerry Cassidy (D),  Brendan Crighton (D),  Claire Cronin (D),  Marjorie Decker (D),  Michelle DuBois (D),  Peter Durant (R),  James Dwyer (D),  Carolyn Dykema (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Kim Ferguson (R),  Sean Garballey (D),  Denise Garlick (D),  Colleen Garry (D),  Ken Gordon (D),  Stephen Hay (D),  Jonathan Hecht (D),  Paul Heroux (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Louis Kafka (D),  Hannah Kane (R),  Mary Keefe (D),  Kay Khan (D),  Barbara L'Italien (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  Jason Lewis (D),  Joan Lovely (D),  Joe McGonagle (D),  Paul McMurtry (D),  James Murphy (D),  Shaunna O'Connell (R),  Sarah Peake (D),  Elizabeth Poirier (R),  Denise Provost (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  Richard Ross (R),  John Scibak (D),  Tom Stanley (D),  Bruce Tarr (R),  José Tosado (D),  Paul Tucker (D),  John Velis (D),  Dave Vieira (R),  Chris Walsh (D),  Bud Williams (D), 

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
(10 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1954
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1954.pdf
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