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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
By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others that the Department of Higher Education conduct a study evaluating the availability of online courses offered as part of a dual enrollment program hosted by certified institutions of higher education located in the Commonwealth. Higher Education.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Higher Education to conduct a study evaluating the availability of online courses offered as part of dual enrollment programs hosted by certified higher education institutions in Massachusetts. The study will analyze the availability of such courses during the summer months, identify areas with inadequate access, consider guidelines from other states, and determine if lack of access disproportionately affects certain municipalities. The bill requires the department to provide recommendations to expand the availability of these online courses, including targeted measures for the affected municipalities, and submit a report on its findings within 180 days.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (10)
Brian Ashe (D),
Paul Brodeur (D),
David DeCoste (R),
Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D),
Carole Fiola (D),
Thomas Golden (D),
Kate Hogan (D),
Russell Holmes (D),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Maria Robinson (D),
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/H3604 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3604.pdf |
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