PETITION BACKING TITLE

By Mr. Donelan of Orange, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1419) of Christopher J. Donelan relative to authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land in the town of Erving. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1420) of Marie J. Parente that the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to convey a certain parcel of land in the town of Milford to said town. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Miceli of Wilmington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1421) of James R. Miceli relative to authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey land in the town of Tewksbury to Robert W. Lafreniere. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Travis of Rehoboth, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1422) of Philip Travis that the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be directed to release certain land located in the town of Rehoboth from the operation of an agricultural preservation restriction. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1423) of Thomas M. Stanley relative to the designation of surplus property by the Commissioner of the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Finegold of Andover, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1424) of Barry R. Finegold and others for legislation to authorize and direct the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to release an interest in a certain parcel of land in the town of Tewksbury. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Scaccia of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1425) of Angelo M. Scaccia that the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be directed to conduct a study of the feasibility of converting the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital into a life care center for long term elderly care. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Linsky of Natick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1426) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to authorize the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey property in the town of Natick used as a National Guard armory to said town. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1427) of Theodore C. Speliotis and Frederick E. Berry for legislation to discontinue a portion of Gravelly Brook Road in the town of Topsfield as a county highway and directing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant the title of said discontinued portion to the abutters thereof. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Kennedy of Brockton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1428) of Thomas P. Kennedy and Walter F. Timilty for legislation to authorize the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey any ice skating rink and the land appurtenant thereto to the city or town in which such rink is located. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Larkin of Pittsfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1429) of Peter J. Larkin for legislation to authorize the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to lease the William Russell Allen House in Pittsfield. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1430) of Robert L. Hedlund relative to authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey a certain parcel of land in the town of Hingham to said town for open space purposes. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. LeDuc of Marlborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1431) of Stephen P. LeDuc and Pamela P. Resor that the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to transfer certain parcels of land in the town of Marlborough. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. LeDuc of Marlborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1432) of Stephen P. LeDuc and Pamela P. Resor relative to the transfer of a certain parcel of land in the city of Marlborough to the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance and authorizing said division to lease said land to James Farina. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Carron of Southbridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1436) of Mark J. Carron for legislation to provide for the Department of Capital Asset Management Asset and Maintenance to make certain reimbursements to cities and towns. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Donelan of Orange, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1433) of Christopher J. Donelan relative to authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land in the town of Erving. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Donato of Medford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1434) of Paul J. Donato relative to authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land in the town of Saugus. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Smola of Palmer, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1435) of Todd M. Smola, Jr., and Stephen M. Brewer that the Department of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to purchase certain land in the town of Sturbridge. Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

By Mr. Murphy of Lowell, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2801) of Kevin J. Murphy and others relative to the reporting of child abuse cases by certain municipal inspectors. Children and Families.

By Mr. Walsh of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2802) of Brian P. Wallace and John A. Hart, Jr., for legislation to establish a state association for settlement houses and neighborhood centers. Children and Families.

By Mr. Travis of Rehoboth (by request), petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1449) of Julia E. Sweet for legislation to include nutritional information in school menus published in newspapers. Children and Families.

By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2803) of Demetrius J. Atsalis relative to videotaping testimony of children in the custody of the Department of Social Services. Children and Families.

By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2804) of Demetrius J. Atsalis relative to videotaping testimony of children in the custody of the Department of Social Services. Children and Families.

By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2805) of Demetrius J. Atsalis relative to videotaping testimony of children in the custody of the Department of Social Services. Children and Families.

By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2806) of Demetrius J. Atsalis relative to distributing a manual of the policy and procedures of the Department of Social Services. Children and Families.

By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2807) of Demetrius J. Atsalis relative to establishing an office of the family and children's ombudsman. Children and Families.

By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2808) of Demetrius J. Atsalis that employees of the Department of Social Services be required to wear photo identification. Children and Families.

By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2809) of Demetrius J. Atsalis and Stephen M. Brewer relative to establishing a hotline for the use of foster children reporting cases of abuse or mistreatment. Children and Families.

By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2810) of Demetrius J. Atsalis relative to crimes committed by persons licensed by the Office for Children. Children and Families.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2811) of Marie J. Parente and others relative to the licensure and regulation of au pair and nanny agencies by the Office of Child Care Services. Children and Families.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2812) of Marie J. Parente and others relative to safety inspections of foster homes licensed by the Office of Child Care Services and the Department of Social Services. Children and Families.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2813) of Marie J. Parente and others relative to the protection of children in cases of domestic violence. Children and Families.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1450) of Marie J. Parente and others relative to the protection of families in care and protection decisions. Children and Families.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2814) of Marie J. Parente relative to further regulating adoption agencies. Children and Families.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2815) of Marie J. Parente for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the effects of privatization on the delivery of human services. Children and Families.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2816) of Marie J. Parente for legislation to prohibit the hiring by human and social services agencies of persons convicted of certain crimes. Children and Families.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2817) of Marie J. Parente relative to investigations of reports of child abuse. Children and Families.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2818) of Marie J. Parente relative to social worker caseloads and service plans. Children and Families.

By Mr. Sullivan of Fall River, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2819) of David B. Sullivan for legislation to further regulate direct rental houaing payments to landlords by the Department of Transitional Assistance. Children and Families.

By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1451) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others that the Department of Social Services be authorized to retain certain information to assist in risk and safety assessments of children and families. Children and Families.

By Mr. Lepper of Attleboro, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2820) of John A. Lepper and others for legislation to establish a separate fund to assist relatives whocare for non-custodial children. Children and Families.

By Ms. Malia of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2821) of Elizabeth A. Malia for legislation to provide adequate protection and quality care for children in licensed facilities of the Office of Child Care Services. Children and Families.

By Ms. Candaras of Wilbraham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2822) of Gale D. Candaras and Benjamin Swan for legislation to encourage low-income savings and economic opportunity for recipients of transitional assistance. Children and Families.

By Ms. Candaras of Wilbraham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2823) of Gale D. Candaras and others relative to child support collections in the determination of transitional assistance benefits. Children and Families.

By Ms. Candaras of Wilbraham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2824) of Gale D. Candaras and others relative to extensions of benefits for certain recipients of transitional assistance. Children and Families.

By Mr. Rodrigues of Westport, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2825) of Michael J. Rodrigues relative to the holding of public hearings before children are discharged from the Massachusetts Hospital School. Children and Families.

By Mr. Swan of Springfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2826) of Benjamin Swan and others for legislation to establish an office of youth development within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Children and Families.

By Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2827) of Brian S. Dempsey relative to the payment of funeral expenses for indigent persons. Children and Families.

By Mr. Knuuttila of Gardner, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1452) of Brian Knuuttila and others relative to the educational expenses of students whose families fall within one hundred and thirty to one hundred and eighty percent of the poverty level. Children and Families.

By Mr. Donato of Medford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2828) of Christopher G. Fallon and others relative to repealing certain sections of the law regarding the CHINS system. Children and Families.

By Mr. Honan of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1453) of Kevin G. Honan and others expanding housing and workforce opportunities for elders, veterans and families. Children and Families.

By Mrs. Paulsen of Belmont, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2829) of Anne M. Paulsen and others for legislation to establish educational and recreational "out-of-school time" programs for children of the Commonwealth. Children and Families.

By Ms. St. Fleur of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2830) of Thomas M. Menino and others for legislation to establish a program for expanding youth and family services during out-of-school times. Children and Families.

By Ms. St. Fleur of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1454) of Marie P. St. Fleurand others that the Department of Transitional Assistance be directed to establish and administer an emergency housing assistance program for low-income families. Children and Families.

By Ms. St. Fleur of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2831) of Marie P. St. Fleur and others that the Department of Transitional Assistance be authorized to establish individual development bank accounts for education, job training and thepurchase of residences. Children and Families.

By Mr. Fagan of Taunton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2832) of James H. Fagan and others for legislation to regulate the amount of time for social workers inthe Department of Social Services to implement certain services. Children and Families.

By Mrs. Paulsen of Belmont, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1455) of Anne M. Paulsen and others for legislation to eliminate discrimination against children based on birth order, so-called, under the program for aid to families with dependent children. Children and Families.

By Ms. Khan of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2833) of Kay Khan and others relative to the protection and care of minor children of certain criminal offenders. Children and Families.

By Ms. Khan of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2834) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to provide for the protection and care of certain children born to incarcerated mothers. Children and Families.

By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley (by request), petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2835) of Catherine Barber that the Department of Transitional Assistance be directed to establish a motor fuel assistance stamp program. Children and Families.

By Mr. Koutoujian of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1457) of Peter J. Koutoujian and others for legislation to promote proper school nutrition. Children and Families.

By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2836) of John W. Scibak and others relative to the establishment of foster care screening and evaluation system in the Department of Social Services. Children and Families.

By Mr. Bosley of North Adams, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2837) of Daniel E. Bosley and others for legislation to increase the amount of money payable for burial expenses by the Department of Transitional Assistance. Children and Families.

By Mr. Rush of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1458) of Thomas M. Menino and others relative to state grants to municipalities that implement certain strategies to end homelessness. Children and Families.

By Mr. Mariano of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2838) of Ronald Mariano for legislation to establish workfare in the Commonwealth. Children and Families.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1459) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the posting of nutrition information containing product content in close proximity to vending machines on school property. Children and Families.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1460) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for the passage of a resolve relative to educating middle schools students concerning physical exercise and good nutrition. Children and Families.

By Miss Garry of Dracut, petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2839) of Colleen M. Garry for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to adolescents at risk. Children and Families.

By Mr. Frost of Auburn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1461) of Paul K. Frost relative to providing low interest loans to families with children suffering from terminal illnesses. Children and Families.

By Mr. Walsh of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2840) of Steven M. Walsh relative to clarifying the definition of home health and homemaker agencies. Children and Families.

By Mr. LeDuc of Marlborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1462) of Stephen P. LeDuc and others relative to emergency shelter for families with children. Children and Families.

By Mr. LeDuc of Marlborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1463) of Stephen P. LeDuc and others for legislation to require the Department of Transitional Assistance to report on the use of emergency shelter services by families. Children and Families.

By Mr. LeDuc of Marlborough, petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1464) of Stephen P. LeDuc and others for a passage of a resolve relative to improving the health of children through appropriate school nutrition. Children and Families.

By Mr. Rushing of Boston, petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1465) of Byron Rushing and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to ending homelessness in the Commonwealth. Children and Families.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2841) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the reporting of child abuse and neglect by correction officers. Children and Families.

By Mr. Hall of Westford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2842) of Geoffrey D. Hall and A. Joseph DeNucci relative to food stamp coupons. Children and Families.

By Mr. Hall of Westford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2843) of Geoffrey D. Hall and others relative to changing the definition of children in need of services. Children and Families.

By Mr. Walsh of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1466) of Martin J. Walsh and others relative to the funding of small business retirement plans. Community Development and Small Business.

By Mr. Honan of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1467) of Kevin G. Honan relative to neighborhood business districts and the priority for projects located in commercial revitalization areas. Community Development and Small Business.

By Ms. Fox of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1469) of Gloria L. Fox and Byron Rushing relative to the establishment of a program to assist certain small businesses in areas affected by transportation enhancement activities of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Community Development and Small Business.

By Mr. Peterson of Grafton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1470) of George N. Peterson, Jr., and others for legislation to protect small businesses licensed to sell certain firearms. Community Development and Small Business.

By Mrs. Owens-Hicks of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1471) of Shirley Owens-Hicks and others for legislation to further define the term "community development project" under the law relative to urban renewal. Community Development and Small Business.

By Mr. Linsky of Natick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1472) of David Paul Linsky and Bruce E. Tarr relative to the property tax classification of small businesses. Community Development and Small Business.

By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1473) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., relative to persons engaged in the business of installing and maintaining private water well systems. Community Development and Small Business.

By Mr. Connolly of Everett, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1474) of Edward G. Connolly relative to the taxation of business improvement districts. Community Development and Small Business.

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1475) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to regulate the wage reporting requirements for small businesses. Community Development and Small Business.

By Ms. Rivera of Springfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1437) of Gale D. Candaras and Cheryl A. Rivera relative to identity theft and consumer rights. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Ms. Malia of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2856) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the creation of an advisory council on licensure of sex offender treatment providers within the Board of Registration of Allied MentalHealth Professions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Casey of Winchester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1438) of Paul C. Casey relative to the protection from identity theft by requiring photographs on credit card applications. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Casey of Winchester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1439) of Paul C. Casey relative to identity fraud. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mrs. Paulsen of Belmont, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2857) of Anne M. Paulsen and others relative to the production of "CD books" also be labeled in Brailleand large print. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1440) of Theodore C. Speliotis for legislation to promote consumer protection for residential home purchasers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Ms. Jehlen of Somerville, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1441) of Patricia D. Jehlen and others relative to law enforcement investigations of identity theft. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Toomey of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1442) of Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., and others relative to the protection of consumers from identity theft. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1443) of John W. Scibak and others establishing a consumer identity security alert plan. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Bosley of North Adams, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1444) of Daniel E. Bosley and John W. Scibak relative to consumer protection against spyware. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1445) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to updating and enhancing identity fraud protections. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1446) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to consumer identity verification prior to the issuance of credit cards. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Kennedy of Brockton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1447) of Thomas P. Kennedy and others relative to consumer protection and radio frequency identification systems. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.?

By Mr. Fallon of Malden, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1476) of Christopher G. Fallon that certain fraternal benefit societies and veterans' organizations be authorized to conduct video poker games. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Mr. Binienda of Worcester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1477) of John J. Binienda relative to technology performance standards for electric power generation facilities. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Mr. Binienda of Worcester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1478) of John J. Binienda relative to the commercialization of fuel cell technology. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Mr. Binienda of Worcester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1479) of John J. Binienda and others for legislation relative to casino control and Indian gaming activities. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1480) of Thomas P. Kennedy and others relative to establishing the Massachusetts gaming control act. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Mr. Perry of Sandwich, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1481) of Jeffrey Davis Perry and Shirley Gomes for legislation to establish a pilot program to grant provisional permits, not in excess of five, for the use of innovative technology to construct shore line erosion control devices. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Mr. Petruccelli of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1482) of Thomas M. Menino and others for legislation to stimulate emerging technologies and job growth in the Commonwealth. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Mr. DeLeo of Winthrop, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1483) of Robert A. DeLeo and Gerald D. DiFranza relative to the assurance of non-visual access to information technology. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Mr. Koutoujian of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1484) of Peter J. Koutoujian and others for legislation to encourage the growth of the biotechnology industry in the Commonwealth through tax benefit incentives. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Mr. Koutoujian of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1485) of Peter J. Koutoujian and others for legislation to promote fiscal stability and growth of emerging technology and biotechnology companies. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1486) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a gaming commission and further regulate gaming in the Commonwealth. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Mr. Frost of Auburn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1487) of Paul K. Frost for legislation to require an agreement between Native Americans and the Commonwealth prior to the location of certain casinos. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Miss Reinstein of Revere, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1488) of Kathi-Anne Reinstein and others relative to the establishment of the Massachusetts gaming control act. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Mr. Hynes of Marshfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1489) of Frank M. Hynes for legislation to reduce administrative burdens in the delivery of health care through the use of new technology. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Miss Reinstein of Revere, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1002) of Kathi-Anne Reinstein relative to reimbursing cities, towns and school districts for the costs of acquiring land under the school building assistance program. Education.

By Miss Reinstein of Revere, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1003) of Kathi-Anne Reinstein relative to including certain land acquisition costs in the calculation of facilities grants under the school building assistance program. Education.

By Mr. Walsh of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1004) of Martin J. Walsh relative to the certification of providers of early care and education of school aged children. Education.

By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1005) of Demetrius J. Atsalis that the Board of Education be directed to establish separate Massachusetts comprehensive assessment system (MCAS) examinations for special and vocational education students. Education.

By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1006) of Demetrius J. Atsalis relative to the determination of distribution of state aid for education. Education.

By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1007) of Demetrius J. Atsalis relative to dress codes in public schools. Education.

By Mrs. Walrath of Stow, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1008) of Patricia A. Walrath and others relative to the payment of fees associated with the taking of advance placement examinations by public school students. Education.

By Mrs. Parente of Milford, petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1009) of Marie J. Parente for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the incidence of child suicide. Education.

By Ms. Fox of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1010) of Gloria L. Fox and others for legislation to establish multiple assessment instruments for high school graduation requirements. Education.

By Mr. Murphy of Lowell, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1011) of Kevin J. Murphy and others relative to parental notification and consent concerning human sexual education in the public schools. Education.

By Mr. Spellane of Worcester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1012) of Robert P. Spellane for legislation to require notification by schools to parents or guardians of victimized students. Education.

By Mr. Fallon of Malden, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1013) of Christopher G. Fallon relative to non-resident tuition costs for public school students. Education.

By Mr. Verga of Gloucester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1014) of Anthony J. Verga and others for legislation to allow the posting of the national motto in the public schools of the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1015) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to requiring parental consent on sex education in public schools. Education.

By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1016) of Elizabeth A. Poirier relative to the awarding of diplomas for civics education by the Board of Education. Education.

By Mr. Guyer of Dalton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1017) of William Smitty Pignatelli relative to regional school districts. Education.

By Mr. Greene of Billerica, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1018) of William G. Greene, Jr., and William C. Galvin that provision be made for the awarding of certificates of occupational proficiency to certain students enrolled in vocational education programs. Education.

By Mr. Miceli of Wilmington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1019) of James R. Miceli relative to the listing of the amount of carbohydrates contained in food served in schools. Education.

By Mr. Miceli of Wilmington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1020) of James R. Miceli relative to tuition payments for children in foster care attending school outside of their home districts. Education.

By Ms. Polito of Shrewsbury, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1021) of Karyn E. Polito relative to granting certain teachers benefits to school nurses. Education.

By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1022) of Tom Sannicandro and others relative to special education due process costs. Education.

By Mr. Coughlin of Dedham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1023) of Robert K. Coughlin and others relative to the funding of special education. Education.

By Mr. Honan of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1024) of Kevin G. Honan relative to providing rehabilitative educational programs for at-risk public school children. Education.

By Mr. Honan of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1025) of Kevin G. Honan for an investigation and study relative to the development of methods to reduce the school drop out rate in urban areas. Education.

By Mr. Honan of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1026) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to discipline in the public schools and establishing alternative education programs. Education.

By Mr. Honan of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1027) of James B. Leary that the Board of Education be directed to establish a program for assisting low-income students for college board scholastic aptitude testing. Education.

By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1028) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to the membership of the Board of Education. Education.

By Ms. Rogeness of Longmeadow (by request), petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1029) of Larry Silverstein and Mary S. Rogeness for legislation relative to the prevention of bullying in the public schools. Education.

By Mr. Rodrigues of Westport, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1030) of Michael J. Rodrigues and others relative to requiring school districts to develop health programs to address Irlen syndrome and scotopic sensitivity, so-called. Education.

By Mr. Binienda of Worcester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1031) of John J. Binienda and others for legislation to provide for preference in the hiring of teachers who were previously terminated due to a reduction in force. Education.

By Mr. Swan of Springfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1032) of Benjamin Swan and others relative to repealing the testing requirements for graduation under the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System. Education.

By Mr. Swan of Springfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1033) of Benjamin Swan for legislation to mandate the accreditation of secondary graphic communications education in vocational and technical schools. Education.

By Mrs. Owens-Hicks of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1034) of Shirley Owens-Hicks and others for legislation to establish parent participation programs in the public schools of the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mrs. Owens-Hicks of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1035) of Shirley Owens-Hicks and others relative to the teaching of African-American history in public schools. Education.

By Ms. Flanagan of Leominster, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1037) of Jennifer L. Flanagan and others for legislation to ensure adequate nursing services at public schools. Education.

By Ms. Balser of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1038) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to providing for the appointment of an educator on the Board of Education. Education.

By Ms. Balser of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1039) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to further regulating special education referrals for evaluations. Education.

By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1040) of Robert M. Koczera relative to the minimum permissible age for kindergarten attendance. Education.

By Mr. Swan of Springfield, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1041) of Benjamin Swan and others for legislation to promote racial balance in the charter schools in the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mr. Greene of Billerica, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1042) of William G. Greene, Jr., and others relative to establishing an advisory council on vocational-technical education to the Board of Education. Education.

By Ms. St. Fleur of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1043) of Marie P. St. Fleur and others for legislation to establish an advisory committee on education policy to provide for the coordination and effectivness of the public education system of the Commonwealth. Education.

By Ms. St. Fleur of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1044) of Marie P. St. Fleur and others for legislation to increase to eighteen years the mandatory age for students attending schools in the Commonwealth. Education.

By Ms. St. Fleur of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1045) of Marie P. St. Fleur and others that the Department of Education be directed to develop a comprehensive strategy to prevent students from dropping out of school. Education.

By Ms. St. Fleur of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1046) of Marie P. St. Fleur and others relative to the filling of vacancies by the Governor on the Board of Education. Education.

By Ms. Story of Amherst, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1047) of Ellen Story and others for legislation to improve early literacy skills for certain children at risk. Education.

By Mr. Coppola of Foxborough, petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1048) of Michael J. Coppola for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the feasibility of full day kindergarten. Education.

By Ms. Spiliotis of Peabody, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1049) of Joyce A. Spiliotis and others for legislation to provide for the awarding of a certificate of occupational proficiency for those students enrolled in vocational education programs. Education.

By Ms. Spiliotis of Peabody, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1050) of Joyce A. Spiliotis and others relative to the policy of parental notification of human sexual education in public schools. Education.

By Mr. Kafka of Sharon, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1051) of Louis L. Kafka and others that the Board of Education be directed to establish guidelines for dissections in science classes in the public schools of the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mr. Kafka of Sharon, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1052) of Louis L. Kafka and William C. Galvin that the Department of Education be directed to establish a commission to make an investigation and study of ergonomic design standards for schools in the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mr. Kafka of Sharon, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1053) of Louis L. Kafka relative to public school student transcripts. Education.

By Mr. Kafka of Sharon, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1054) of Louis L. Kafka relative to the information in student transcripts from private schools. Education.

By Mr. O'Flaherty of Chelsea, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1055) of Eugene L. O'Flaherty and others relative to charter schools. Education.

By Mr. Walsh of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1056) of William Francis Galvin and John A. Hart, Jr., relative to the notification of parents of children enrolled in non-public elementary and secondary schools or charter schools if it is the intention of the administration of the schools to cease operation or to discontinue any grade year. Education.

By Mr. Walsh of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1057) of Michael F. Rush and others relative to requiring the teaching of civics in all public elementary and high schools in the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mr. O'Brien of Kingston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1058) of Thomas J. O'Brien and others for legislation to provide funding for charter schools. Education.

By Mr. O'Brien of Kingston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1059) of Thomas J. O'Brien relative to requiring charter school teachers to be certified. Education.

By Mr. O'Brien of Kingston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1060) of Thomas J. O'Brien for legislation to prohibit profiteering in public education. Education.

By Mr. O'Brien of Kingston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1061) of Thomas J. O'Brien and Karen E. Spilka relative to reimbursements for school construction in growth communities, so-called. Education.

By Mr. O'Brien of Kingston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1062) of Thomas J. O'Brien and John W. Scibak relative to the hiring practices of certain school administrators. Education.

By Mr. O'Brien of Kingston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1063) of Thomas J. O'Brien and others for legislation to assist school districts in reducing class size by the hiring of additional teachers. Education.

By Mr. O'Brien of Kingston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1064) of Thomas J. O'Brien relative to establishing a board of early education and care. Education.

By Mr. Wagner of Chicopee, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1065) of Joseph F. Wagner relative to the annual requirement of non-custodial parents to request school information. Education.

By Mr. Wagner of Chicopee, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1066) of Joseph F. Wagner for legislation to provide legislation to provide written guidance relative to evaluation procedures for children with special needs. Education.

By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1067) of Marie J. Parente and others relative to the prevention of bullying. Education.

By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1068) of Marie J. Parente and others relative to bullying in schools. Education.

By Mr. Spellane of Worcester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1069) of Robert P. Spellane relative to the testing of teachers. Education.

By Mrs. Paulsen of Belmont, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1070) of Anne M. Paulsen and others relative to the granting of alternative diplomas to certain students upon graduation from high school. Education.

By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1071) of Alice K. Wolf and others for legislation to enhance opportunity for achievement and results for certain students in kindergarten through the third grade. Education.

By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1072) of Alice K. Wolf relative to ensuring that all students have access to educational opportunities and quality learning time. Education.

By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1073) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to the English immersion law. Education.

By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1074) of Alice K. Wolf and others relative to increased funding for special education in the Commonwealth. Education.

By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1075) of Alice K. Wolf and another relative to the disciplining of students and the establishment of guidelines for the adoption of certain rules and regulations for public school students in the Commonwealth. Education.

By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1076) of Alice K. Wolf and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the effects of the comprehensive assessment system on students not receiving diplomas. Education.

By Ms. Wolf of Cambridge, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1077) of Alice K. Wolf and others for legislation to suspend the use of the comprehensive assessment test as requirement for graduation from secondary public schools. Education.

By Mr. Scaccia of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1078) of Angelo M. Scaccia to authorize codes of conduct for players, coaches, officials and parents in athletic settings. Education.

By Mr. Falzone of Saugus, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1079) of Mark V. Falzone for legislation to include AIDS/HIV prevention in the health education curriculum of the public schools. Education.

By Mr. Perry of Sandwich, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1080) of Jeffrey Davis Perry and others for legislation to determine the foundation budget levels for purposes of state education aid. Education.

By Mr. Petruccelli of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1081) of Thomas M. Menino and others relative to reimbursements to cities and towns for the transportation of public school students transportation. Education.

By Mr. Linsky of Natick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1082) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to clarify the responsibility of school districts to provide transportation to students. Education.

By Mr. Linsky of Natick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1083) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to access to report cards and other school records by parents and guardians. Education.

By Mr. Linsky of Natick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1084) of David Paul Linsky and others that the Department of Education be directed to establish an after school child care transportation program. Education.

By Mr. Linsky of Natick, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1085) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to protecting the privacy of public school students. Education.

By Mrs. Canavan of Brockton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1086) of Christine E. Canavan and others relative to improving the educator license process. Education.

By Mrs. Canavan of Brockton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1087) of Christine E. Canavan and others for legislation to provide tenure for school nurses. Education.

By Mrs. Canavan of Brockton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1088) of Christine E. Canavan and others for legislation to regulate contributions by the city and the towns for operation of the Southeastern Regional School District. Education.

By Mr. Nyman of Hanover, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1089) of Robert J. Nyman and others relative to establishing a special commission to study student safety in the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mr. Casey of Winchester (by request), petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1090) of Erin Barry for legislation to promote fitness for elementary school students in the Commonwealth. Education.

By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1091) of Theodore C. Speliotis relative to the comprehensive system tests. Education.

By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1092) of Theodore C. Speliotis relative to the graduation requirements for certain secondary students under the comprehensive assessment system testing procedures. Education.

By Mr. Fagan of Taunton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1093) of James H. Fagan that parents or legal guardians be held responsible for the school attendance of children in their care. Education.

By Mrs. Paulsen of Belmont, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1094) of Anne M. Paulsen and others for legislation to establish an education professional standards board within the Department of Education. Education.

By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1095) of Robert F. Fennell and others relative to the definition of "approved school project" under the school building assistance program. Education.

By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1096) of Robert F. Fennell relative to tuition payments for children in foster care. Education.

By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1097) of Steven M. Walsh and others relative to further regulating the expansion of charter schools. Education.

By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1098) of Steven M. Walsh and others for legislation to require approval by local governing bodies prior to locating charter schools in cities and towns. Education.

By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1099) of Steven M. Walsh and others relative to the certification of certain persons in cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the public schools. Education.

By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1100) of Robert F. Fennell and others relative to dress codes in public schools. Education.

By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1101) of Robert F. Fennell relative to further defining good cause for the purpose of non-renewal of contracts for educational administrators. Education.

By Ms. Khan of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1102) of Kay Khan and others relative to requiring school districts to develop policies on nutrition and physical activity. Education.

By Ms. Khan of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1103) of Kay Khan and others relative to the duties of the Board of Education. Education.

By Ms. Jehlen of Somerville, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1104) of Patricia D. Jehlen and others relative to the education of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Education.

By Ms. Stanley of West Newbury, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1105) of Harriett L. Stanley and others for legislation to provide civics education in schools. Education.

By Mr. Vallee of Franklin, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1106) of James E. Vallee and others for an appropriation of a certain sum of money for reimbursement to member communities of the Tri-County Regional School District for the costs of a certain reconstruction project. Education.

By Mr. Vallee of Franklin, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1107) of James E. Vallee, Susan W. Pope and others for legislation to establish minimum reimbursement levels for certain school building reconstruction projects. Education.

By Mr. Vallee of Franklin, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1108) of James E. Vallee for legislation to further define the term "foundation enrollment" for calculation of financial assistance for public schools. Education.

By Ms. Kaprielian of Watertown, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1109) of Rachel Kaprielian and others relative to the prevention of bullying in public schools. Education.

By Mrs. Paulsen of Belmont, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1110) of Anne M. Paulsen and Kay Khan relative to establishing the office of educational quality and ac