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Witnesses seek "special medical status" in fair‑education law to protect enrolled students
Summary
Witnesses including parents, nurses and college staff testified for H641/S349 to add "special medical status" to Chapter 151C so students already enrolled are protected from exclusion based on medical conditions or related decisions; witnesses asked the committee to check statutory scope and confirm whether language affects higher‑education
Representative John Marcy described H641/S349 as a bill to strengthen anti‑discrimination protections by adding "special medical status" so that students cannot be excluded from admission or enrollment because of a medical condition or health‑related decision. He framed the bill as protecting students with serious conditions and ensuring…
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