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MA S946
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patrick O'Connor
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AI Summary
- Establishes a scholarship fund to increase the number of medical providers with expertise in autism
- Eligible applicants include students at UMass Medical School, state-run public nursing schools, and state-run public dentistry schools
- Recipients must be studying autism-related issues or plan to work with individuals with autism after graduation
- Three scholarships will be awarded annually: one each to a medical student, nursing student, and dentistry student
- Similar legislation was previously filed in the 2023-2024 session (Senate No. 842)
Legislative Description
Creating a scholarship fund to increase the number of medical providers who are knowledgeable in autism
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2589
9/2/2025
Committee Referrals
Higher Education2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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