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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
By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Tyler of Boston, a petition of Andres X. Vargas, Chynah Tyler and others that graduating high school students be required to complete applications for federal and state higher education financial aid. Higher Education.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the Massachusetts General Laws to require graduating high school students to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as a condition for high school graduation, with certain exceptions. The bill also requires school districts to provide guidance and report annually to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on the implementation of this requirement. The bill aims to maximize federal and state postsecondary financial aid options for graduating students.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (15)
Chynah Tyler (D)*,
Andy Vargas (D)*,
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Carlos González (D),
Russell Holmes (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Orlando Ramos (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1367 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1367.pdf |
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