{"data":{"id":"us-ma/mass.-gen.-laws-ch.-201f-1","jurisdiction":"us-ma","citation":"Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 201F, § 1","heading":"Definitions","body":"Section 1. As used in this chapter the following words shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:—\n''Authorizing party'', a parent, legal guardian or legal custodian who authorizes a caregiver to act under a caregiver authorization affidavit.\n''Caregiver'', an adult with whom a minor resides.\n''Caregiver authorization affidavit'', an affidavit prepared pursuant to this chapter that authorizes a designated caregiver to act relative to a minor's education and health care.\n''Parental rights and responsibilities'', rights and responsibilities of a parent, legal guardian or legal custodian under state or federal law or court order.","path":["Part II","Title II","Chapter 201F"],"source_url":"https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartII/TitleII/Chapter201F/Section1","current_through":"amendments passed before May 31, 2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-17T05:24:33Z","sha256":"aa2cb207e1c5abb440632e6182766eaaaa84c260c09e9af672d1de07a8b5b0e6","source_id":"us-ma","stale":false,"prev":"us-ma/mass.-gen.-laws-ch.-201d-17","next":"us-ma/mass.-gen.-laws-ch.-201f-2"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}