Amendment #717 to H5150

Vulnerable Children School Participation

Ms. Garlick of Needham moves to amend the bill by adding the following section:

“SECTION XXXX. Not later than December 15, 2020, the department of children and families, in coordination with the department of elementary and secondary education, where applicable, shall report on statewide efforts taken since March 15, 2020 to monitor student attendance for children with active cases at the department of children and families, whether school participation is virtual, in-person, or a hybrid thereof, and shall report on any steps taken, or barriers to, ensuring active coordination between said agencies for the purpose of monitoring student attendance and meaningful school engagement with families who have active cases at the department of children and families.”

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #717 to H5150

Vulnerable Children School Participation