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Bill seeks state guidance to support college students with sickle cell disease
Summary
House Bill 60 would direct Maryland health officials and institutions of higher education to develop programs, individualized plans and training to support students with sickle cell disease; advocates described students attending class in pain and urged a favorable report.
Delegate Edith Patterson sponsored House Bill 60, saying the measure is inspired by contact with a college student with sickle cell disease (SCD) who struggled academically during crises. Patterson said the bill would encourage the Maryland Department of Health to develop tailored programs, training and institutional policies to support students…
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