Massachusetts H1448 creates higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and other.

Massachusetts H1448 creates higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and other developmental disabilities. The bill mandates that the executive office of health and human services include these students in the residence life of all public institutions of higher education, providing necessary accommodations, supports, and services. Students with these disabilities are exempt from taking standardized college entrance aptitude tests, meeting minimum academic course requirements, and obtaining a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Massachusetts H1448 creates higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and other.

Massachusetts H1448 creates higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and other developmental disabilities. The bill mandates that the executive office of health and human services include these students in the residence life of all public institutions of higher education, providing necessary accommodations, supports, and services. Students with these disabilities are exempt from taking standardized college entrance aptitude tests, meeting minimum academic course requirements, and obtaining a high school diploma or its equivalent.