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MA H667

Concerning early college and financing efforts


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize school districts to offer early college planning and financing programs. Education.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes school districts to offer early college planning and financing programs. These programs would allow school and guidance counselors to provide instruction to high school juniors and seniors on topics related to early college planning, such as understanding educational loan terms and repayment processes, the mechanics of borrowing money, how interest accrues, and the use of credit and the impact of debt on creditworthiness. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education may also identify and provide information to school districts on cost-effective methods to ensure school and guidance counselors receive adequate training for this financial aid counseling.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4542 (on 03/31/2022)

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