H 443 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act requiring food allergen certification in vocational schools

This bill requires students in culinary arts programs at vocational schools in Massachusetts to complete a food allergen certification before finishing their training. The certification would be issued by the state's Department of Public Health, and the Board of Education would be tasked with creating specific rules to implement this requirement. By adding this new section to existing education laws, the legislation ensures that future culinary professionals receive standardized training on handling food allergies.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 26, 2024
Floor votes

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Education
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Tackey Chan
DDemocratic
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2nd Norfolk