Amends the structure of the Commission of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in Massachusetts.
The bill amends the structure of the Commission of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in Massachusetts by establishing a permanent commission consisting of 21 members. Members are appointed by various state officials and include grandparents or kinship caregivers with experience raising minor children. The commission fosters unity among communities, serves as a liaison between government and private interest groups, assesses programs and regulations, and advises on the effects of proposed legislation. The commission also advocates for changes deemed necessary and appropriate.
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