H5285

Relative to neurodiversity education

Introduced·3/23/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H5285 establishes a commission to study and recommend neurodiversity education guidelines for K-12 public schools.

Massachusetts H5285 amends Chapter 71 of the Acts of 2021 to create a commission focused on neurodiversity education. The commission, consisting of nine members, will study and recommend guidelines for K-12 education on neurodiversity. Members include representatives from various state departments and educational organizations. The commission will report its findings and recommendations to the governor and legislative clerks within four months of the act's effective date.

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History

Apr 9

House

Discharged to the committee on House Rules

Mar 23

House

Reported from the committee on Education

Mar 23

House

New draft of H646