Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H511 — An Act ensuring language readiness in deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing children entering kindergarten

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill promotes language readiness for deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing children entering kindergarten.

This legislation focuses on ensuring that children who are deaf, deafblind, or hard-of-hearing are prepared for kindergarten. It addresses language readiness to support their educational success.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families with deaf, deafblind, or hard-of-hearing children will have access to resources that support language development before kindergarten.

Summary

An Act ensuring language readiness in deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing children entering kindergarten

Bill Text

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Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H511 do?
An Act ensuring language readiness in deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing children entering kindergarten
Who sponsors H511?
H511 is sponsored by Brian M. Ashe (Democrat).
What is the current status of H511?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H511?
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