H 1342
An Act relative to parental choice for medically fragile students
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to expand parental choice regarding health insurance coverage for students with medically fragile conditions attending public schools in Massachusetts. It aims to ensure that parents have the ability to utilize private health insurance plans for their children’s healthcare needs while still receiving state support for related expenses. The bill addresses concerns about access to appropriate medical care for these students within the public school system. It builds upon previous attempts to address similar issues.
Key provisions
- Allows parents of medically fragile students to use private health insurance.
- Ensures state reimbursement for eligible expenses related to the student’s medical needs.
- Addresses healthcare coverage for students with medically fragile conditions.
- Supports parental choice in healthcare decisions for their children.
- Relates to health insurance coverage for students in public schools.
Who is affected
- Parents of students with medically fragile conditions
- Medically fragile students attending public schools
- Public schools in Massachusetts
- Healthcare providers
- Health insurance companies
Notable changes
- Expands parental choice in healthcare decisions.
- Reinforces the state's commitment to supporting students with medical needs.
- Builds on previous legislation addressing similar issues.
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Bill H.1342 194th (Current)
An Act relative to parental choice for medically fragile students
By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1342) of Tommy Vitolo relative to health insurance coverage for certain medically fragile students. Financial Services.
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Presenter: Tommy Vitolo
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.1342
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/08/2025 from 10:30 AM-02:30 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5225 |
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