An Act strengthening transitional planning and increasing accountability for persons with disabilities and their families
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to improve support for people with disabilities and their families by establishing a special commission to examine existing services and identify areas for improvement. The commission will include members of the General Court and will focus on ensuring adequate transitional planning for individuals whose special education services are ending. The goal is to increase accountability in the provision of services and address gaps in support systems.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to study services for individuals with disabilities.
- The commission will review current practices and identify service gaps.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- Focus on transitional planning for individuals whose special education services are ending.
- Increase accountability for service providers.
- The commission will assess the needs of disabled persons and their families.
Who is affected
- Persons with disabilities
- Families of persons with disabilities
- Special education programs
- The General Court
Notable changes
- Creation of a special commission to oversee service provision.
- Emphasis on transitional planning to support individuals as they move beyond special education.
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37 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Christopher Hendricks
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