Establishing a commission to study a statewide credentialing program for digital navigators in Massachusetts.
The bill establishes a Massachusetts Digital Navigation Commission to study and recommend ways to address digital access inequity through digital navigators. The commission will explore how to meet residents' needs with affordable connectivity, devices, and digital skills. It will also examine the scope and health outcomes of digital navigation, opportunities for state agencies to support navigators, funding methods, and qualifications and standards for navigators. The commission will collect data on regional initiatives and file a report with recommendations within six months.
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