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MA S846

MA S846
Relative to UMass tuition credit

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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to UMass tuition credit. Higher Education.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Section 1B of Chapter 75 of the General Laws to ensure that the value of the University of Massachusetts (UMass) tuition credit is worth at least 12.5% of the total student charges for the academic year. Additionally, it would prohibit the UMass Board of Trustees from accepting any tuition waivers, grants, or scholarships in the form of tuition or fee waivers established on or after July 1, 2016, unless the reduction is accompanied by an appropriation that fully supports it, approved by the Board of Trustees, or secured in a collective bargaining contract.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2646 (on 02/12/2024)

Bill Topics

Education
  • ‐ Higher Education
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S846 03/11/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S846.pdf 03/11/2023
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