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MA H514
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christine Barber
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AI Summary
- Board of Elementary and Secondary Education must update regulation 603 CMR 7.03(3) to require all approved teacher preparation programs include instruction on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technologies
- Board may require individual professional development plans under Chapter 71, Section 38G to address learning needs of nonverbal students or those with limited speech requiring AAC
- Filed by Representative Christine P. Barber on January 10, 2025, with bipartisan support from 20 co-sponsors
- Similar legislation was previously filed in the 2023-2024 session as House No. 433
Legislative Description
To improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means2/12/2026
Education2/27/2025
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