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The state Office of the Child Advocate is pushing for stricter oversight of residential schools that serve children with autism and other disabilities, amid disturbing reports of abuse.
A former Holbrook mother displaced by fire received legislative support in her efforts to keep her son at his school.
After state lawmakers showed up at a committee meeting, the Holbrook School Committee said the boy can stay at his school for now.
Four legislators including House Speaker Ron Mariano are planning to personally attend the Holbrook School Committee's next meeting to advocate on behalf of the family.
Massachusetts registry of abusers going live in days Focused on employees who help those with developmental disabilities Share Updated: 7:01 PM EDT Jul 28, 2021 Karen Anderson Focused on employees who help those with developmental disabilities Share Updated: 7:01 PM EDT Jul 28, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript WILL LAUNCH A NEW WAY TO PROTECT ADULTS WITH DISABILITI.ES MARIA: IT’S A REGISTRY OF ABUSERS. IT HAS BEEYEN ARS IN THE MAKING, AND OUR KAREN ANDERSON HAS BEEN FOLLOWING IT FROM THE BEGINNING. KAREN: THIS REGISTRY WAS CREATED THANKS TO LEGI...