An Act relative to independent child protection
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act relative to independent child protection,’ is a petition introduced by Representative Howitt focused on the education costs associated with children with disabilities. It appears to be a recurring legislative effort, with multiple similar bills introduced in recent years. The current version is awaiting a hearing before the Joint Committee on Education. The bill’s specific details regarding the proposed changes are not immediately apparent from the available text.
Key provisions
- Addresses education costs for children with disabilities.
- Introduced as a petition by Representative Howitt.
- Currently under consideration by the Joint Committee on Education.
- Part of a series of similar bills (H.493, H.624, H.502, H.514) concerning disability education.
- Scheduled for a hearing on November 18, 2025.
Who is affected
- Children with disabilities
- Parents of children with disabilities
- School districts
- The Joint Committee on Education
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill’s specific provisions are not detailed in the provided text.
- It is part of a series of similar bills, suggesting an ongoing concern regarding disability education funding.
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