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MA H1281

MA H1281
To ensure tuition equity for Massachusetts residents

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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

Relative to in-state tuition rates and fees at public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.

AI Summary

This bill aims to ensure tuition equity for Massachusetts residents by allowing certain individuals who have attended high school in the commonwealth for at least 3 years and have graduated or obtained the equivalent from an adult basic education program in the commonwealth to be eligible for in-state tuition rates and fees at public institutions of higher education in Massachusetts, regardless of their immigration status. The bill outlines specific documentation requirements, including registration with the Selective Service (if applicable), providing a valid social security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, filing Massachusetts income tax returns, and submitting an affidavit regarding citizenship or legal permanent residence status. The Department of Higher Education is tasked with collaborating with public institutions to promulgate regulations to facilitate the in-state tuition eligibility process.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (37)

Adrian Madaro (D)*,  Mike Moran (D)*,  James Arena-Derosa (D),  Jenny Armini (D),  Christine Barber (D),  Dan Cahill (D),  Jo Comerford (D),  Manny Cruz (D),  Carol Doherty (D),  Michelle DuBois (D),  Lydia Edwards (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),  Sean Garballey (D),  Judith García (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Russell Holmes (D),  Kevin Honan (D),  Vanna Howard (D),  John Keenan (D),  David LeBoeuf (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  Jason Lewis (D),  Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),  Paul McMurtry (D),  Rita Mendes (D),  Sam Montaño (D),  Frank Moran (D),  Tram Nguyen (D),  Becca Rausch (D),  Lindsay Sabadosa (D),  Jon Santiago (D),  Dan Sena (D),  Tom Stanley (D),  Erika Uyterhoeven (D),  Tommy Vitolo (D), 

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4713 (on 06/06/2024)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1281
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1281.pdf
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