Amendment #865 to H4400

Family and Educator Resource Center at Framingham State University

Representatives Walsh of Framingham, Linsky of Natick, Khan of Newton, Lewis of Framingham and Dykema of Holliston move to amend the bill in Section 2 by adding the following section:

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For a pilot program at Framingham State University to establish a resource center for families and educators about the continuum of educational supports available to students with disabilities, students who are gifted, and students with unmet needs. The center will offer support, workshops and other programming for families, educators, student support professionals, administrators, and advocates in the MetroWest area. The center will also engage in scholarly research, educator preparation, and professional development…..$500,000.