Bill > S823

This bill aims to guarantee debt-free public higher education for Massachusetts residents. It amends the state's education laws to establish a grant program that would cover tuition and mandatory fees at any public college, university, or vocational training program in the state for eligible students, which includes those who have attended a Massachusetts high school for at least 3 years and graduated or obtained an equivalent degree. The grants would supplement, not replace, existing state and federal financial aid, and there would be no restrictions on students' choice of academic programs. The bill also requires the Board of Higher Education to provide annual notices of eligibility and maintain a database of eligible students.