Bill
Bill > S2677
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Introduced
04/01/2024
04/01/2024
In Committee
04/01/2024
04/01/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislationfor legislation to increase access to higher education for disadvantaged students; and of Adam Scanlon and Adam Gomez relative to admissions requirements to public institutions of higher education, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2677)
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Higher Education to review the practice of requiring standardized college entrance aptitude tests, such as the SAT and ACT, for admission to public institutions of higher education in Massachusetts. The review will analyze the number of institutions that require, make optional, or do not permit the use of such tests, the impact on student success and diversity, and the reliability and potential bias of the tests. The department is required to consult with various stakeholders and publish the review on its website and submit it to relevant legislative committees within one year of the bill's effective date.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Higher Education (Joint)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2677 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2677.pdf |
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