MA S2151

Bill

Relative to Veterans' Education Tuition System (VETS)

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/05/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to Veterans' Education Tuition System (VETS). Veterans and Federal Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Veterans' Education Tuition System (VETS), proposes to amend the General Laws of Massachusetts to provide a full waiver of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education for veterans, armed forces personnel, and members of the National Guard who establish residency in the Commonwealth. The waiver is applicable for up to 150 credit hours, and recipients can attend either full-time or part-time, at the undergraduate or graduate level. The bill aims to support these individuals by eliminating financial barriers to accessing higher education in Massachusetts.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Joseph Boncore (D), David DeCoste (R),

Last Action

Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 01/05/2021)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2151

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2151
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2151.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1225	Relative to the expansion of the valedictorian tuition waiver program	Accompanied a study order, see H5125	Similar To
H2234	Providing for equitable retirement benefits for public higher education police officers	Accompanied a study order, see H4722	Similar To
H3241	Relative to veteran's benefits for surviving spouses	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H481	To fund a more affordable public higher education system in Massachusetts	Accompanied a study order, see H5209	Similar To
S1581	Relative to veterans creditable service	Accompanied a study order, see S2545	Similar To
S2168	To aid military servicemembers in finding civilian employment	Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session	Similar To
S751	Investing in public higher education	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To

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