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MA S920

Ensuring tuition equity at the Stockbridge School of Agriculture


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to ensure tuition equity at the Stockbridge School of Agriculture. Higher Education.

AI Summary

This bill ensures that the associate degree program at the Stockbridge School of Agriculture, which is part of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, will be included in a specific higher education program established under section 5B of chapter 15A of Massachusetts general laws. By adding this provision, the bill likely aims to provide tuition equity or standardized tuition rates for students in this agricultural degree program, though the exact details of the financial implications are not explicitly stated in the text. The legislation appears to be a targeted intervention to align the Stockbridge School of Agriculture's associate degree program with broader state higher education policies, potentially making the program more accessible or affordable for students.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Joint Committee on Higher Education Hearing (13:00:00 5/5/2025 A-1) (on 05/05/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S920
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S920.pdf
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