An Act to establish a Massachusetts children’s cabinet

This bill creates a new Children's Cabinet within the Massachusetts Governor's office to coordinate state efforts for children and youth. The Cabinet will be co-led by the secretaries of Health and Human Services and Education and will include representatives from various departments such as education, health, housing, and child welfare. Its main duties involve developing a shared strategy to improve services for families, tracking progress on goals like reducing poverty and improving education, and ensuring that new laws consider their impact on children. Additionally, the bill requires the Governor to form an advisory committee that works with the Cabinet to recommend ways to close service gaps and ensure fair access across different regions.