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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.2503 194th (Current)

An Act to enhance access, inclusion, support and equity for military connected families

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2503) of John C. Velis and Thomas M. Stanley for legislation to enhance access, inclusion, support and equity for military connected families. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
John C. Velis

Military Connected Families

Ensures timely establishment of special education services upon to military-connected students upon relocation and reducing burdens associated with due process by reassigning burden of proof from parents to the districts. Allows military-connected students to open enroll into the district in which their permanent residence will be. Allows Military Protective Orders (MPOs) to be used as admissible evidence to establish a relevant pattern or course of conduct upon a plaintiff filing a complaint for temporary orders. Allows the State to receive jurisdiction from the U.S. over juvenile cases that occur on military installations.
* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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