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Introduced
06/04/2020
06/04/2020
In Committee
06/04/2020
06/04/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to early college high schools, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2737) ought to pass.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Massachusetts Early College Education Program, which aims to increase postsecondary education participation and completion. The program consists of partnerships between public secondary schools and institutions of higher education, designated as "Early College Schools" by the Commissioners of the Department of Higher Education and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The bill outlines the program's requirements, such as providing open access to all enrolled students, offering a minimum of 12 transferable college credits, and establishing a joint advisory committee to oversee the program's designation and performance. The bill also mandates the Commissioners to promulgate rules and regulations for the program's implementation by December 31, 2020, and requires the first annual report to be submitted by July 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Higher Education (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/04/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2737 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2737.pdf |
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