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MA S750

MA S750
Protecting students and increasing accountability at Massachusetts colleges and universities


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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

For legislation to reform institutional eligibility requirements for state-based financial aid. Higher Education.

AI Summary

This bill aims to reform the eligibility requirements for state-based financial aid at colleges and universities in Massachusetts. It specifies that no state scholarship funds shall be made available to students enrolled in any postsecondary educational institution that does not meet certain graduation rate and student loan default rate thresholds. Specifically, the institution must demonstrate a graduation rate of at least 30% for undergraduate students taking 150% or less of the expected time to complete their degree, or an average 3-year cohort default rate of no more than 20%. The bill also grants the Board of Higher Education the authority to promulgate rules and regulations to implement these requirements and maintain a list of eligible institutions on the Department of Higher Education's website.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2541 (on 02/18/2020)

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