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MA H1362

Relative to college tuition and admissions


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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

Relative to residential preference for financial aid at public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 69 of the General Laws to require public institutions of higher education in Massachusetts to give priority in admissions, scholarships, and grants to two groups of students residing in the Commonwealth: (1) those whose biological parents are deceased or had their parental rights terminated due to abuse or neglect, and (2) those who have been legally adopted by a blood relative within the third level of consanguinity or were assigned a permanent legal guardian by a court. The goal of this legislation is to provide residential preference for financial aid at these public colleges and universities.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5174 (on 09/01/2022)

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