By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2041) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a task force (including members of the General Court) relative to the state mandates placed on public schools and districts. Education.
Sponsored bills
By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2844) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to impose a moratorium on the use of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) or other mandated state assessments as a condition for high school graduation. Education.
By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 301) of Mathew Muratore and others relative to special education training. Education.
By Mr. Gonzalez of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 260) of Carlos Gonzalez, Timothy R. Whelan and Bud Williams relative to repealing the testing requirements for graduation under the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System. Education.
By Mr. Kuros of Uxbridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2397) of Kevin J. Kuros and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of alternatives to naloxone and to broaden the availability of naloxone. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1210) of Elizabeth A. Poirier, Mathew Muratore and Timothy R. Whelan for legislation to establish an interscholastic athletic head injury safety training program within the Department of Public Health. Public Health.
By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2442) of Mark J. Cusack and others for legislation to establish safeguards to prevent death and disability from stroke. Public Health.
By Mr. Gonzalez of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3593) of Carlos Gonzalez and others relative to substance use and alcohol addiction centers and clinics in low income municipalities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2394) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others that insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3207) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to certified alcohol and drug free housing. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.