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MA H1355
To authorize state universities to offer clinical and professional doctorate programs
summary
Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/17/2022
03/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to authorize state universities to offer clinical and professional doctorate programs. Higher Education.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes state universities in Massachusetts to offer clinical and professional doctorate programs, in addition to their existing authority to offer bachelor's, master's, and PhD-level programs. The bill clarifies that state universities can grant clinical or professional doctoral degrees, as approved by the state Board of Higher Education, and can award other appropriate academic degrees at all levels. This expands the degree-granting authority of state universities beyond the current limitations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (13)
Jake Oliveira (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Mike Kushmerek (D),
Kelly Pease (R),
Orlando Ramos (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Dave Vieira (R),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1355 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1355.pdf |
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