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Policy Summary

This law establishes a department of community services, with a director whose duties include coordination and follow through on interdepartmental activities involving hunger and other community service issues.

Background Information

State Massachusetts
Jurisdiction Name New Bedford
Jurisdiction Type City,
Population Size 50,000-200,000
Food System Category Distribute; Get;

Policy Details

Refers to priority populations?
Yes

See, e.g., references to "homelessness," "teen pregnancy," "extended school day programming," "high school dropout rate," "hunger," "substance abuse," "elderly services," and "Americans with Disabilities Act." § 2-205 (3).

Emergency management?
No
Health-related linkage?
Yes

See, e.g., references to "teen pregnancy," "hunger," "substance abuse," and "Americans with Disabilities Act." § 2-205 (3).

Environmental linkage?
No

Economic linkage?
Yes

See references to "adult education and job training," "high school dropout rate," and "grants or gifts." § 2-205.

Has a stated intent or purpose?
No

Includes definitions?
No

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