Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced

H5089 — An Act to close the achievement gap by addressing disparities in children's vision

  1. 1
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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 addresses disparities in children's vision to help close the achievement gap.

This bill focuses on improving children's vision to ensure that vision disparities do not hinder their educational success. By addressing these issues, the bill aims to help all children perform better academically.

What this means for you
  • Families: If your child has vision issues, this bill may lead to better support for addressing those problems in school.

Summary

An Act to close the achievement gap by addressing disparities in children's vision

Bill Text

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Sponsors

  • Families and Persons with Disabilities Joint Committee on Children · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H5089 do?
An Act to close the achievement gap by addressing disparities in children's vision
Who sponsors H5089?
H5089 is sponsored by Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
What is the current status of H5089?
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.
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