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MA H1242

Relative to college tuition and admissions


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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 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)

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