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MA H1235
Authorizing military active duty members and retired veterans to transfer all college credits to higher education institutions in the Commonwealth
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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 the transfer of college credits by certain military personnel and veterans to certain institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
AI Summary
This bill requires all public and independent colleges, universities, and other higher education institutions in the Commonwealth to accept all transfer credits from any accredited post-secondary institution or institution of higher education, accredited international post-secondary institution or institution of higher education, and college-level examination program, earned by active members or veterans of the United States Armed Forces during their service. The bill also requires these institutions to accept any military training or experience for credit as recommended by the American Council on Education, to be counted towards an undergraduate degree program. Additionally, the bill requires these institutions to establish a formal process to assist active members and veterans with transferring credits and applying transfer credits for which there is no equivalent discipline area to the concentration of the active member or veteran's choice. The Board of Higher Education is tasked with promulgating regulations to implement and enforce this section.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5125 (on 11/25/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1235 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1235.pdf |
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