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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to create work-study employment opportunities for eligible low-income students enrolled in a certificate or two-year associate degree program at community colleges. Higher Education.
AI Summary
This bill aims to create work-study employment opportunities for eligible low-income students enrolled in certificate or two-year associate degree programs at community colleges. It establishes the Massachusetts Community College Career Pathways Trust Fund, which will be administered by Bunker Hill Community College through the Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges. The bill also provides funding for education opportunity coordinators at each community college to assist low-income students, including cash assistance recipients, in accessing financial aid, work-study, and other support services to help them succeed in earning a certificate or two-year degree. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Transitional Assistance to connect individuals receiving cash assistance with these education opportunity coordinators to facilitate their enrollment in community college programs.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (13)
Pat Duffy (D)*,
Natalie Higgins (D)*,
Christine Barber (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Carlos González (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4694 (on 04/25/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1322 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1322.pdf |
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