This bill establishes a new requirement for the state's data advisory commission to study and recommend how the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education should publish detailed special education data. The proposed data would include student-specific information on services received, such as assistive technology and behavioral plans, broken down by factors like race, gender, income status, and disability category while ensuring no personally identifiable information is revealed. Additionally, the legislation mandates that private special education schools receiving state funding submit annual financial reports and audits to the department and state auditor, with specific details on compensation and program costs. A separate provision directs the secretary of education to study best practices for overseeing these private schools to ensure appropriate educational programming and services are provided.
By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to providing a COVID-19 retirement credit to essential public-sector workers. Public Service.
By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by resolve) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nick Collins relative to reviving and continuing the special commission established (pursuant to section 52 of Chapter 176 of the Acts of 2022) to study and examine the transportation, resiliency, infrastructure and multi-modal needs of the South Boston Waterfront and South Boston community in the city of Boston, as designated by the Boston Redevelopment Authority, hereinafter referred to as the Boston Planning and Development Agency. Transportation.
By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill,) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to Admiral David G. Farragut Park. Environment and Natural Resources.
Senat, May 13,2024 -- The committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1589) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the use of green lights for municipal emergency management vehicles, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2772).
Senate, May 20, 2024 -- The committee on Financial Services, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 606) of Brendan P. Crighton, Mathew J. Muratore and Danillo A. Sena for legislation relative to the compulsory automobile insurance limits, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2790).
Report of the Executive Office of Education (pursuant to Section 1T(b) of Chapter 69 of the General Laws) submitting its 2023 report on student preparedness for workforce and post-graduate success by school district and high school
Order relative to authorizing the committee on Education to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to school climate, safety and transportation.
Order relative to authorizing the committee on Education to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to at-risk students, English language learners, school discipline, recovery high schools, special education, accountability, assessments, and governance.
This bill strengthens penalties for individuals who drive recklessly or negligently while their driver's license is suspended or revoked. It specifically targets drivers who operate vehicles without eligibility for a license or after receiving official notice of suspension, particularly when their license was taken away due to prior convictions. Under the new provisions, offenders face stricter punishments based on the severity of the outcome, including longer prison terms and higher fines if someone is injured or killed. Additionally, the law mandates that convicted drivers have their licenses revoked for 60 days to one year for minor injuries, two years for serious bodily harm, and up to ten years for causing death, with limited options for appeal or probation.
This bill creates a new legal framework for selecting surrogate decision makers when a patient lacks the capacity to make their own health care choices. It establishes a priority list of family members, such as spouses and adult children, who can be designated to decide based on the patient's known wishes or their best interests if those wishes are unknown. To ensure the chosen representative is suitable, the law requires physicians to evaluate candidates based on their relationship with the patient, availability, and ability to communicate with medical providers, while explicitly excluding health care staff and individuals subject to protective orders from serving in this role. The designation remains valid only for the duration of the specific medical episode or up to 90 days, whichever is shorter, and must be documented in the patient's medical record.
This bill updates the legal procedures for handling youth aged 12 to 18 who are arrested and must wait for a court session. It requires police officers to immediately notify a parent, guardian, or the Department of Children and Families upon arrest and mandates that a bail magistrate be informed for children aged 14 to 18. The law allows these youth to be released on a written promise from a responsible adult to appear in court, unless the crime is non-bailable, a warrant orders safekeeping, or the youth cannot provide required sureties. In cases where release is not possible, the bill specifies that the child must be held in a police station, lockup, or approved detention facility while their family or guardians are notified of the detention.
