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MassachusettsThe information presented below is a brief overview of this state's special education support system. Please contact the state education agency or follow the included links for more detailed information. Educational definitions of disabilities
More detailed information is available at eligibility definitions. Numbers of students with disabilities servedFor the 2012 child count, Massachusetts reported the following:
Support service structureMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Special Education monitors and supports the special education services provided by public schools. Task forcesThe Governor's Special Commission Relative to Autism submitted its final report containing recommendations for improving autism services in March 2013. Statewide disability clearinghouseMassachusetts does not have a statewide disability clearinghouse. Disability scholarship programMassachusetts does not have a statewide disability scholarship program. Insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorder servicesMassachusetts enacted legislation related to insurance coverage specifically for autism spectrum disorder-related services. See Massachusetts insurance for more details. TRICARE-approved applied behavior analysis providersAs of May 2013, Massachusetts had 33 supervisors (direct service providers) and 20 tutors (assistants requiring supervision to provide services). Parent training and information centerThe Federation for Children with Special Needs is Massachusetts' statewide parent training and information center. Secondary transition resourcesInformation and resources related to secondary transition in Massachusetts are available at secondary transition. Military Interstate Children's Compact CommissionMassachusetts is a member of the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission. Special education resourcesInformation on resources for families is available from the local school district and the parent training and information centers listed above. Additional information is available at parent information. |