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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to residential preference for financial aid at public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 69 of the General Laws to require public institutions of higher education in Massachusetts to prioritize admission, scholarships, and grants for students who are legally adopted by a blood relative within the third level of consanguinity or have been assigned a permanent legal guardian by a court, and whose biological parents are deceased or had their parental rights terminated due to abuse or neglect. This is intended to provide preferential treatment for students who have experienced specific family hardships.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5125 (on 11/25/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1242 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1242.pdf |
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