Lawrence Disability Partnership Surveys Families, Exposes Transition Planning Gaps
A Lawrence disability employment partnership revealed that 97 percent of early-grade families are unaware of transition planning for students with disabilities.
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Hearings-Joint
A collection of 113 issues
Massachusetts Disability Subcommittee Presses DPH on Reach and Federal Funding Risk
A Massachusetts Legislature disability subcommittee heard concerns about federal funding risk and limited geographic reach of a state pediatric care coordination training program.
Massachusetts Safety Panel Hears Bills on Staged Deaths, School Bus Sensors
Massachusetts lawmakers heard pleas for staged-death investigation protocols and mandatory school bus door sensors at an April 15 Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security hearing. Co-chairs State Senator John J.
Massachusetts Consumer Panel Hears Penny-Rounding and Tariff Disclosure Bills
Massachusetts legislative panel considers penny-rounding rules and tariff disclosure as business groups mobilize. The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, co-chaired by Representative Tackey Chan and Senator Pavel M.
Joint Committee Hears Bills on Retirement Credits, Military Benefits, and MTRS Dispute
Massachusetts Joint Committee on Public Service heard four retirement-related petitions at its April 14 hearing, including a disputed $100,000 educator pension case. Co-Chairs Daniel J.