An Act to establish a Massachusetts children’s cabinet

This bill establishes a Massachusetts Children's Cabinet within the governor's office to coordinate state services for children and youth. The cabinet, co-chaired by the health and education secretaries, includes 15+ department heads (e.g., health, education, housing, child welfare) and aims to improve collaboration across agencies. Key mechanisms include developing a shared strategic plan focused on child poverty, education, mental health, and foster care; setting measurable outcomes; and creating annual reports on progress. The cabinet must also produce "children and youth impact statements" for new legislation and budget proposals. This directly affects state agencies delivering child-related services and aims to create a more integrated system for children and families.