Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 22 D · 5 R cosponsors

S 294 — An Act relative to students with dyslexia

Last action — Accompanied a new draft, see S2443

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 294) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Linda Dorcena Forry, James B. Eldridge, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to address the special education needs of children with dyslexia. Education.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a new draft, see S2443

  2. Hearing scheduled for 07/11/2017 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2

  3. Referred to the committee on Education

  4. House concurred

  5. Referred to the committee on Education

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 43 co-sponsors · 160 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Barbara A. L'Italien

Co-sponsors (43)

Not signed on (160)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 294 do?
By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 294) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Linda Dorcena Forry, James B. Eldridge, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the General Court for legislation to address the special education needs of children with dyslexia. Education.
Who sponsors S 294?
S 294 is sponsored by Barbara A. L'Italien, James B. Eldridge (Democrat), Joan B. Lovely (Democrat), Jason M. Lewis (Democrat), Josh S. Cutler, Cory Atkins, Tackey Chan (Democrat), Thomas P. Walsh (Democrat), Bruce J. Ayers (Democrat), Solomon Goldstein-Rose, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. (Democrat), Todd M. Smola (Republican), Angelo M. Scaccia, Kenneth I. Gordon (Democrat), John F. Keenan (Democrat), David K. Muradian, Jr. (Republican), Marjorie C. Decker (Democrat), Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. (Democrat), Ryan C. Fattman (Republican), Sal N. DiDomenico (Democrat), Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican), Paul R. Heroux, Brian W. Murray (Democrat), John W. Scibak, Michael O. Moore (Democrat), Juana B. Matias, Mike Connolly (Democrat), Kay Khan, Thomas M. Stanley (Democrat), Paul Brodeur, Paul Tucker, Jack Patrick Lewis (Democrat), John J. Lawn, Jr. (Democrat), James Arciero (Democrat), Hannah Kane (Republican), William N. Brownsberger (Democrat), Adam G. Hinds, Julian Cyr (Democrat), Michael J. Barrett (Democrat), Thomas J. Calter, James M. Cantwell, Linda Dorcena Forry, James R. Miceli, and Jennifer L. Flanagan.
What is the current status of S 294?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” 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 S 294?
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