Bill
Bill > H1204
MA H1204
To authorize state universities to offer clinical and professional doctorate programs
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/20/2020
02/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to authorize state universities to offer clinical and professional doctorate programs. Higher Education.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes state universities in Massachusetts to offer clinical and professional doctorate programs, in addition to the existing bachelor's, master's, and PhD-level programs. It allows state universities to grant clinical or professional doctoral degrees, as approved by the Board of Higher Education, and to award honorary degrees as deemed appropriate by the boards of trustees. The bill aims to expand the educational offerings and degree-granting authority of state universities in the state.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (6)
Jennifer Benson (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
John Rogers (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/20/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1204 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1204.pdf |
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