MA H1246

Bill

MA H1246

Relative to establishing a tuition free program for teachers and paraprofessionals

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to establishing a tuition free program for teachers and paraprofessionals. Higher Education.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a tuition-free program for teachers and paraprofessionals in Massachusetts to attend courses at public institutions of higher education. The program is to be instituted by the Board of Higher Education in conjunction with the Board of Education, allowing any public school teacher or paraprofessional currently working in the Commonwealth to attend these courses without paying tuition.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (8)

Carolyn Dykema (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Carlos González (D), Stephen Hay (D), Brian Murray (D), Tom Stanley (D), Steve Ultrino (D), Andy Vargas (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5125 (on 11/25/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1246

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1246
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1246.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1227	Relative to instate tuition	Accompanied a study order, see H5125	Similar To
H1239	Relative to equal opportunity for high school graduates in the commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see H5125	Similar To
H1242	Relative to college tuition and admissions	Accompanied a study order, see H5125	Similar To
H2568	Establishing a college tuition tax deduction	Accompanied a study order, see H5080	Similar To
H2612	Relative to tuition tax credit	Accompanied a study order, see H5080	Similar To
H5125	Study Order - financial aid and tuition	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S164	Establishing a student tuition recovery fund	Accompanied a study order, see S2534	Similar To
S1741	Establishing a tax credit for individuals paying college tuition	Accompanied a study order, see H5080	Similar To
S333	Relative to school choice	Accompanied a study order, see S2538	Similar To
S739	To ensure tuition equity for Massachusetts residents	Accompanied a study order, see S2541	Similar To
S769	Establishing the Finish Line Scholarship Program	Accompanied a study order, see S2991	Similar To
S772	Relative to access to higher education for veterans	Accompanied a study order, see S2541	Similar To

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