Massachusetts § 144 - Support of workmen and pupils at workshops; pupils from other states
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 144 — Support of workmen and pupils at workshops; pupils from other states, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 144. Support of workmen and pupils at workshops; pupils from other states
Section 144. The commissioner may provide or pay for temporary lodgings and temporary support for workmen or pupils received at any industrial school or workshop and may contribute to the support of pupils from the commonwealth receiving instruction in institutions outside thereof. The commissioner, with the advice of the advisory board, may subsidize the earnings of blind employees in any such school or workshop. He may receive in schools established by the commission pupils from other states upon the payment of such fees as it may determine.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 144
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 144 cover?
Section 144 ("Support of workmen and pupils at workshops; pupils from other states") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 144?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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