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MA H2517

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sean Reid

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 57 of Chapter 71 of the Massachusetts General Laws regarding postural screenings (scoliosis screenings) in public schools
  • Changes screening frequency from annual screenings in grades 5 through 9 to screenings conducted once in grades 6, 7, 8, or 9
  • Reduces the total number of required screenings from five (one per year for five years) to one screening during the specified grade range
  • Sponsored by Representative Sean Reid of the 11th Essex District (Lynn)

Legislative Description

To update postural screenings in schools

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading

8/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling7/24/2025
Public Health2/27/2025

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