S 1350 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to update postural screenings in schools

This bill updates the Massachusetts law regarding postural screenings in public schools by changing the grade levels where these exams are required. Currently, students in grades five through nine must receive these screenings, but the legislation would shift the requirement to students in grades six through nine. The change directly affects school administrators and health professionals who conduct these assessments, ensuring that the screening process aligns with the updated grade structure. By amending Section 57 of Chapter 71 in the General Laws, the bill modifies the specific grades targeted for these health checks without altering the nature of the screenings themselves.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Apr 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Apr 18, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Apr 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Apr 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee recommended ought to pass
upper
Feb 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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